RNS Morning Report: Hamas launches broad attack as Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah

Top Stories Citing Al-Aqsa Mosque, Hamas launches broad attack as Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah JERUSALEM (AP) — Under cover of a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing hundreds and abducting others in an early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday.   California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination (AP) — “Because discrimination based on caste is already prohibited under these existing categories, this bill is unnecessary,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in his statement.   Black churches play a key role in connecting communities to broadband internet (RNS) — ‘There are churches near, and people near, places where there are no internet carriers at all,’ said the Rev. Barbara Williams-Skinner.   In ‘My Body, Their Baby,’ a scholar explores the theology of surrogacy (RNS) — In her new book, Grace Kao, a Christian ethicist, recounts carrying a child for friends — and how that experience shaped her theology.   Photos of the Week: Busy Vatican; Sukkot (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes images from a busy week at the Vatican, Sukkot and more. RNS Opinion The Hamas attack on Israel is pure evil An anguished cry from this broken Jewish heart. This was the worst day in Jewish history since 1945.   How we got to the ‘Al-Aqsa tsunami’ (RNS) — Ramping up religious fanaticism for political ends always ends badly.   Despite terrorist attacks, the people of Israel live (RNS) — The conflagration of violence will likely transform the Middle East for the worse. ICYMI 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. In Other News Some Christians want to make amends for the church’s treatment of Indigenous people Hate crimes against transgender people hit record high in England and Wales   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