RNS Morning Report: The Vatican’s ‘Synod on Synodality’ is about to begin. Here’s what to know.

Top Stories The Vatican’s ‘Synod on Synodality’ is about to begin. Here’s what to know. VATICAN CITY (RNS) —  The unprecedented gathering of 464 Catholic clergy and laypeople, including women, begins Oct. 4 at the Vatican.   A Yom Kippur sermon warns American Jews of Israel’s growing messianic rule (RNS) — In a barnburner Yom Kippur sermon Monday (Sept. 25), Rabbi Sharon Brous said elements of Israel’s new government have a messianic agenda that aims to turn the country into a fascist theocracy.   Spokane City Council denounces mayor for appearance with Christian nationalists SPOKANE, Wash. (FāVS News) — Local religious leaders were troubled by Sean Feucht’s Christian nationalist ties. But it was the mayor’s appearance on stage praying with former lawmaker Matt Shea that took up more space in the city council’s resolution.   AME Bishop Silvester Beaman named chair of White House council on African engagement (RNS) — ‘Bishop Beaman’s extensive experience and deep roots in Africa will enable him to lead the Council to achieve its full potential,’ the White House said. RNS Opinion Religious liberty is becoming a go-to right for everyone (RNS) — A legal strategy pioneered by the right has been adopted by the left.   On Sukkot, the Jewish ‘Festival of booths,’ each sukkah is as unique as the person who builds it (The Conversation) — Like many Jewish practices, the harvest festival of Sukkot largely takes place at home − meaning families can incorporate many meaningful traditions. ICYMI Faith-based resettlement orgs celebrate moves to maintain refugee cap (RNS) — The groups celebrated keeping the ceiling at 125,000 but noted the administration has yet to come close to meeting that ceiling.   When it comes to preventing abuse, are all churches equal? (RNS) — As an Anglican bishop faces a church trial for allegedly minimizing abuse and misconduct, observers are wondering: Could this have happened anywhere? In Other News Inside the vast digital campaign by Hindu nationalists to inflame India Two young missionaries made headlines. Two new docs look at why.   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