RNS Morning Report: Pope Francis IDs successor

Top Stories Pope Francis IDs successor to conservative Providence bishop PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning is the new coadjutor bishop of Providence, will likely succeed the conservative Bishop Thomas Tobin.   Pope links plight of Ukrainians today to Stalin’s ‘genocide’ VATICAN CITY (AP) — The pontiff's willingness to call the starvation of Ukrainians 90 years ago a “genocide,” and his linking it to Ukrainian deaths today, marked a sharp escalation in papal rhetoric against Russia   With searches, Ukraine focuses suspicions on Orthodox clergy KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An investigation of a centuries-old monastic complex in Ukraine’s capital has underscored Ukrainian authorities' suspicions about some Orthodox Christian clergymen they see as loyal to Russia.   Vineyard USA founder’s widow, board members sue breakaway Anaheim pastors, alleging fraud (RNS) — A pair of California pastors say God told them to lead the Anaheim Vineyard out of its home denomination. Former board members say the pastors committed fraud to do that. At stake is $62 million in assets. RNS Opinion The simple faith of gathering together and giving thanks (RNS) — These hymns ring loud in my consciousness long after the other trappings of devotion have fallen away.   This Thanksgiving, give thanks for refugees (RNS) — Let us be grateful — with words and actions — for the refugees who have helped make this country what it is. ICYMI Vineyard USA founder’s widow, board members sue breakaway Anaheim pastors, alleging fraud (RNS) — A pair of California pastors say God told them to lead the Anaheim Vineyard out of its home denomination. Former board members say the pastors committed fraud to do that. At stake is $62 million in assets.   What does healing look like to survivors of the US Indian boarding school system? (RNS) — ‘A big aspect of the healing is going to be a sincere, heartfelt apology by the different denominations that participated,’ said one survivor. In Other News In India, Believers in an Ancient Indigenous Faith Seek Formal Recognition Freedom of Religion Rubs With Secular Thinking in Western Europe   Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend