RNS Morning Report: Suspended UMC Latina bishop accused of financial malfeasance

Top Stories 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.   Despite remaining leaderless, SBC Executive Committee says it had ‘most unified meeting in some time’ NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — An unexpected withdrawal marks the second time this year that a nomination for leader of the Executive Committee has fallen apart.   Sarah Jakes Roberts, pastor and T.D. Jakes’ daughter, now Time100 Next honoree (RNS) — ‘When your father is T.D. Jakes and you follow his footsteps into the world of ministry, there’s a lot of pressure to find your own voice,’ said Tyler Perry in tribute. RNS Opinion Love and compassion: How women can address the climate crisis (RNS) — Possibilities open up when we think about the warming Earth with love, not fear.   Getting ready for the next conclave (RNS) — Pope Francis' cardinal electors do not know each other well; they should take their time to elect a pope. ICYMI Is a pastor’s sin a private matter? Johnny Hunt lawsuit makes that claim. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — The former SBC president and longtime megachurch pastor covered up his sexual misconduct for a decade. Now he's suing SBC leaders for revealing his sins.   Pope Francis warns Bill Clinton of ‘wind of war that blows throughout the world’ VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis spoke to former US President Bill Clinton online during a conference addressing urgent global issues. In Other News Donald Trump calls Ron DeSantis’s 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’ Dallas’ Cathedral of Hope holds service blessing drag queens amid protests   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