RNS Morning Report: Some Americans want less Mariah Carey for Christmas

2022 has been a whirlwind of huge news stories, and RNS has been there every step of the way. We have big plans for the next year, but we need your support. Will you join our community and help us grow in 2023? Top Stories Some Americans want less Mariah Carey for Christmas (RNS) — A survey from the global marketing firm Ipsos found many Americans think the meaning of the season is lost.   Faith-based groups on border unswayed after lawmakers’ call to investigate them (RNS) — ‘The gospel compels us to do so. If that’s unpopular with certain members of Congress, so be it,’ said Anthony Granado with Catholic Charities USA.   Pope Francis calls Vatican prelates to conversion to fend off ‘masked evil’ (RNS) — The devil, even when cast away, always returns, the pope told cardinals at the Vatican.   Latino communities across the US celebrate the tradition of the posadas (RNS) — For the nine nights before Christmas, Mexican and Guatemalan Catholics gather to reenact the journey at the heart of the Christmas story, and their own lives. RNS Opinion Leave Amy Grant alone (RNS) — There is nothing left to kick her out of. She’s free.    Taliban will be the losers for denying women an education (RNS) — The Prophet Muhammad called the pursuit of knowledge ‘obligatory for every Muslim.’   Greeting the Prince of Peace 10 years after Sandy Hook (RNS) — The Christmas season makes room for commemorations of violence done against the innocent. ICYMI The most intriguing books on religion we read in 2022 (RNS) — Pushing the boundaries of what faith can and should be, this year’s best religion and spirituality reads offer everything except predictability.   Portraitist to the popes wishes to promote peace through her art VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Known as the painter of the popes, Russian-born Natalia Tsarkova also hopes to be ‘a bridge between Russia and the Vatican.’ In Other News Nearly 1,000 faith leaders call for Christmas cease-fire in Ukraine Hillsong founder awaits verdict in cover-up case   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