RNS Morning Report: Indigenous activists on Vatican repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery

Top Stories Indigenous activists share mixed feelings on Vatican repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery (RNS) — ‘They haven’t even begun to come to terms with the true nature of what we’re actually talking about,’ Steven Newcomb said.   Amid Israel protests, ‘Passover table is the new Thanksgiving table’ JERUSALEM (RNS) — As Israelis continue to protest in unprecedented numbers against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed overhaul of the judicial system, political tensions arise within Jewish families during Passover.   Rare medieval Easter cipher is up for grabs this Holy Week (RNS) — When decoded, the 15th-century cipher helped calculate the date for Easter.   Thai police say Chinese church members to be deported soon BANGKOK (AP) — More than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were detained in Thailand after receiving U.N. refugee status will be deported by next week, probably to a third country, officials said Wednesday.   Maryland AG releases report on Catholic Church sex abuse BALTIMORE (AP) — More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused more than 600 children over 80 years, according to a report released Wednesday.   Activists’ network in Mexico helps U.S. women get abortions CHIHUAHUA, Mexico (AP) — Marea Verde Chihuahua has created a nationwide network that has secured abortion access for Mexican and foreign women, whether or not abortion is legal where they live.   Ex-principal of Jewish school found guilty of sexual abuse MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Malka Leifer, 56, a Tel Aviv-born mother of eight, was convicted on 18 counts, including rape, and acquitted of nine other charges.   Violence at Jerusalem holy site raises fears of escalation (AP) — Since Ramadan began March 22, scores of Muslim worshippers have repeatedly tried to stay overnight in the mosque, a practice that is typically permitted only during the last 10 days of the monthlong holiday. RNS Opinion When Ramadan means an escalation of Israeli occupation violence (RNS) — To end the now annual attacks on Muslims during Ramadan, we must end the Israeli occupation.   How Hanuman guided me as a son and father (RNS) — Once a fan of the Hindu deity’s superhero image, I came to understand him as a true model of devotion. ICYMI US soccer leagues add game breaks for players fasting during Ramadan (RNS) — The move comes on the heels of a similar policy implemented by England’s Premier League.   How Black clergy are reframing approach on abortion with congregations  (RNS) — Even as some of the largest Black denominations oppose abortion, Black clergy face the reality that their congregations are disproportionately affected by lack of access to reproductive health services. In Other News Israeli hospitals scramble to comply with ‘chametz law’ for Passover Some Jews keep a place empty at Seder tables for a jailed journalist in Russia   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