RNS Morning Report: Survey: Drop in Eastern European antisemitism may be due to Zelenskyy effect

Top Stories Survey: Drop in Eastern European antisemitism may be due to Zelenskyy effect (RNS) — As arguably the world’s most famous Jew, he may also be contributing to a decline in antisemitic attitudes not only in Ukraine but also in neighboring Poland to the west and Russia to the east.   Back and forth continues over ‘queer and trans nuns’ inclusion in Dodgers Pride Night (RNS) — At least one Roman Catholic nun has publicly spoken in support of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence ‘for their financial assistance to those in need.’   Bishop Vashti McKenzie on leading National Council of Churches as it nears 75 years (RNS) — ‘I think that the difference, at this point, is that I am adding activism to advocacy,’ she said as she became NCC president after serving as interim leader.   Vatican questions $17 million transfer to impact investing vehicle, moves to prevent similar VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has asked aides to get to the bottom of how at least $17 million was transferred from the Vatican’s U.S.-based missionary fundraising coffers into an impact investing vehicle run by a priest.   Lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue defendant admit he carried out deadliest US antisemitic attack PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bowers’ defense acknowledged at the outset of his federal trial that he was the gunman, but hope to spare the suburban truck driver a possible death sentence over the Oct. 27, 2018, massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue. RNS Opinion Can Pope Francis bring peace to Ukraine? (RNS) — The pope’s refusal to cheer either side in this war gives him credibility as mediator.   What is Theravada Buddhism? (The Conversation) — The dominant religious system in parts of South and Southeast Asia comprises a rich diversity of beliefs.   How we are giving Jewish Heritage Month the attention it deserves (RNS) — Most Americans would be surprised to hear that presidents have honored Jewish heritage 43 previous times. ICYMI How evangelical Christian writer Jemar Tisby became a radioactive symbol of ‘wokeness’ (RNS)–Once an evangelical insider with a textbook conversion story, Tisby has become persona non grata in some Christian circles for his books on race and religion, including the 2019 bestseller, ‘The Color of Compromise.’   Mister Rogers Lego prototype a tribute to his ‘deep spiritual resonance’ (RNS) — Mister Rogers' Neighborhood could again become a household fixture, this time in the form of a Lego set. In Other News The plan to remove a mosque’s domes in China sparks rare protest The Worship Center 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