RNS Morning Report: ELCA hears from Indigenous boarding school survivor

Top Stories ELCA hears from Indigenous boarding school survivor ahead of National Day of Remembrance (RNS) — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is one of several mainline denominations reckoning with the role they played in the federal boarding school system.   Jerry Falwell’s legal battle with Liberty University — and his brother — escalates (RNS) — In an amended complaint filed in federal court last week, Falwell Jr. alleged several board members diverted university funds to private causes and overlooked sexual misconduct by former leaders.   In Marseille, Pope Francis will make the case for migrants to the world (RNS) — As a new wave of immigrants enters Europe and nations close borders, the pope will make the case for welcoming. RNS Opinion From exorcist to monster: How Hollywood has recast Catholicism (RNS) — The latest movie in ‘The Conjuring’ franchise reflects horror’s loss of faith in faith.   The new Americanism heresy (RNS) — Once again, American bishops are at odds with the Vatican. ICYMI Suspended UMC Latina bishop accused of financial malfeasance and retaliation (RNS) — The trial of Bishop Minerva Carcaño is a first for a United Methodist bishop.   In chic Soho, a Hindu temple offers itself as a spiritual oasis (RNS) — This weekend, members of the Broome Street Hindu temple in Soho will go to the banks of the Hudson River to perform the visarjan ritual of Ganesh Chaturthi. For some New Yorkers, it will be the first time participating in distinctly Hindu practices. In Other News London church unveils artwork to commemorate African-born abolitionist Minnesota professor dismissed over showing Islamic art can proceed with lawsuit, judge rules   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