RNS Morning Report: Francis calls relations with China ‘respectful’ after Mongolia trip

Top Stories Francis calls relations with China ‘respectful’ after Mongolia trip ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (RNS) — Pope Francis said China must not think the Vatican represents a foreign power during a press conference on Monday.   Pope Francis closes his visit to Mongolia with visit to shelter for women, homeless (RNS) — 'We create a home, not a house,' said Brother Andrew Tran, the director of the House of Mercy, before the pope visited the shelter for the unhoused and for victims of domestic violence.   Sarah Young, publicity-shy superstar author of ‘Jesus Calling,’ dies at 77 (RNS) — First published in 2004, the devotional has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.   ‘Hope is possible.’ Pope Francis joins religious leaders in Mongolia to promote harmony ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (RNS) — Pope Francis’ message for religious dialogue and freedom in Mongolia takes place as the neighboring Chinese government cracks down on faith groups. RNS Opinion One BYU to rule them all … for better or for worse (RNS) — A new one-size-fits-all conduct policy seems to be one step forward, one step back.   Reclaiming the prophetic voice at Rosh Hashana (RNS) — This High Holy Day season, Jewish leaders need to address the issues of our day. ICYMI Drag queen, Christian artist Flamy Grant joins lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag act (RNS) — She joins LGBTQ nonprofit Blount Pride in suing a Tennessee district attorney who threatened to prosecute them over a pride event where Grant is scheduled to headline.   For Jews, pandemic-era online worship has an enduring upside (RNS) — The embrace of videoconferencing and livestreaming is actually helping Jews engage more fully with their faith. In Other News How the first Orthodox Jew in an MLB organization is making it work Pope says religion and culture can be misused to frighten and oppress   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