RNS Morning Report: Pope Francis at 10 years: A reformer’s learning curve

Top Stories Pope Francis at 10 years: A reformer’s learning curve VATICAN CITY (AP) — The pope who once envisioned a papacy of 'two or three' years shows no signs of slowing down.   Anju Bhargava: Getting Hinduism a seat at the table (RNS) — Bhargava is among a rising cohort of American Hindu leaders becoming more public about their spirituality. They're inspired by the Hindu concept of "seva" — selfless service.   How a little-known editor made God a bestseller by helping Americans let go of religion (RNS) — A chance encounter at a party led religion professor Stephen Prothero to rediscover the story of Eugene Exman, a longtime book publisher who helped transform American religion. RNS Opinion Young people flourish where faith leaders see color (RNS) — If you ask young people to leave race at home, you might as well tell them to stay home, too.   The ‘double effects’ of men behaving badly (RNS) — How some bishops and lay groups have become the de facto Catholic morality police.   30 years later, Waco siege still resonates – especially among anti-government extremists (The Conversation) — Waco has been used as a rallying cry for decades.   As robots perform Hindu rituals, some devotees fear they’ll replace worshippers (The Conversation) — Automation is being used to 'perfect' ritual practices in East Asia and South Asia.   Why the pronouns used for God matter (The Conversation) — With the Church of England considering gender-neutral language to refer to God, a feminist theologian explains how Christianity has historically recognized many pronouns to refer to the divine. ICYMI Nuns, friars partner to explore future for iconic shuttered Hollywood monastery LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The chapel, gift shop and beloved peanut brittle and pumpkin bread business have remained open.   American Jews will protest Israel finance minister’s speech in DC (RNS) — Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, a right-wing Israeli politician, is scheduled to speak Sunday (March 12). In Other News 10 years on, Pope Francis faces challenges from the right and the left Author and priest Randall Balmer: ‘Sport has eclipsed religion as the US pastime’   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