RNS Morning Report: Environmental faith groups laud Pope Francis’ new climate exhortation

Top Stories Environmental faith groups laud Pope Francis’ new climate exhortation (RNS) — ‘As this summer has shown, and as Laudate Deum emphasizes, we no longer have time to spare,’ Jose Aguto, executive director of Catholic Climate Covenant, said in a statement.   One nun’s mission to save souls, from death row to the Met opera (RNS) — The story of a killer’s — and Sister Helen Prejean’s — redemption comes to New York.   Kiersten White, bestselling novelist, explains why she left Mormonism (RNS) — 'There’s no part of me that regrets the choices that we made in leaving the church,’ the writer says. RNS Opinion Celebrating Hindu American heritage should come with some critical reflection (RNS) — Four insights of the Hindu tradition that can contribute to the well-being of Hindus and the world.   Why social justice in Israel cannot wait: a conversation with Orly Erez-Likhovski One of Israel's most important social activists speaks out. We all need to hear her. ICYMI Survey: US religious groups do not view climate change as a crisis (RNS) — Among white evangelicals, the view that the Earth is in crisis actually dropped — from 13% in 2014 to 8% today.   In sequel to ‘green’ encyclical, pope urges rich to do their part to combat climate change VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis blasted the wealthy few who exploit the environment to the detriment of the poor people in society. In Other News Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church Pope Francis scolds U.S., ‘irresponsible’ Western lifestyle in climate plea   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