RNS Morning Report: Few persecuted Christians find refuge in US, new report finds

Top Stories Few persecuted Christians find refuge in US, new report finds (RNS) — A new reports finds that the number of Christian refugees coming to the US has declined at a time when persecution is on the rise.   The largest Hindu temple on American soil will soon open its doors ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. (RNS) — On Oct. 8, the BAPS Akshardham Temple will be open in a limited capacity following 12 years of labor from over 12,000 volunteers.   National Association of Evangelicals launches test to assess, foster racial justice (RNS) — ‘We didn't really want to recreate the wheel,’ said NAE’s new racial justice and reconciliation expert. ‘We wanted to bridge a gap that was existing.’   Pope Francis has stacked the next conclave — but will it matter? (RNS) — In Pope Francis' new global church, the Vatican pastime of predicting the next pope gets increasingly trickier. RNS Opinion We are defeating global poverty. Congress could set us back. (RNS) — Far-right Republicans are insisting on deep cuts in domestic and international poverty programs — though we have ample evidence both are working.   Is it really a “happy New Year?” Not to be the grinch who stole the High Holy Days, but... ICYMI This Yom Kippur, she’ll pray inside the synagogue, he’ll secure it on the outside (RNS) — Shana Silverstein and Tom Barbieri are among a growing rank of intermarried synagogue members.   Suspended UMC Latina bishop found not guilty on all charges (RNS) — Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño, a leader of the California-Nevada Conference, or region, of the United Methodist Church, will return to her role after an 18-month suspension. In Other News After Florida restricts Black history, churches step up to teach it In U.S., 47% identify as religious, 33% as spiritual   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