RNS Morning Report: From apps to labyrinths, walking gained as a spiritual tool in COVID-19 crisis

Top Stories From apps to labyrinths, walking gained as a spiritual tool in COVID-19 crisis (RNS) — How the creator of a new walking app, a co-founder of a decades-old walking group and a new generation of labyrinth enthusiasts turned to walking for spiritual renewal.   Vatican prosecutors request a total of 73 years in prison for defendants in corruption trial (RNS) — If convicted, Cardinal Angelo Becciu would become the first cardinal at the Vatican to serve prison time.   Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Sweden’s special envoy over desecration of Quran BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic holy book was burned or defaced during recent public demonstrations in the Swedish capital.   Mourning temples’ demise on Tisha B’Av, some Jews see parallels to Israel’s democracy (RNS) — Many American Jews are in mourning not only for the temples, but, they say, for Israeli democracy, which has been badly tarnished. RNS Opinion Tisha B’Av is Jews’ day to lament destruction. It’s also a call to action. (RNS) — In the wake of the Jerusalem temple’s destruction, Jews mourned but didn’t give in to despair.   We want God to be like Batman (RNS) — Deep in our hearts, we want God to beat up our enemies and punish evildoers. ICYMI Emmett Till memorialized in monument that includes Chicago church (RNS) — ‘At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history, we're making it clear — crystal, crystal clear,’ said President Joe Biden.   In new book, Russell Moore urges evangelicals to stop lying and come back to Jesus (RNS) — Once a rising star among Southern Baptists, Moore lost his job after criticizing Donald Trump and standing by abuse survivors. In Other News DeSantis aide fired after sharing video featuring symbol used by Nazis Dennis Quaid says faith saved him after addiction: ‘I’m grateful to still be here’   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