RNS Morning Report: Islamic Relief, other charities call for cease-fire to allow aid to reach Gaza

Top Stories Islamic Relief, other charities call for cease-fire to allow aid to reach Gaza (RNS) — Aid groups are doing what they can but worry that time is running out to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.   Ukrainian Parliament moves to bar Russian-linked church from operating in the country (RNS) — Draft law 8371, which requires another vote before moving to the president’s desk, would give Ukrainian authorities power to examine the connection of religious groups in Ukraine to the Russian Federation and to ban those whose leadership is outside of Ukraine.   Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome, following agreement with the Vatican MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Vatican confirmed Thursday that the Holy See had been asked to receive the 12 priests who had been recently released   The pope’s absolute power, and the problems it can cause, are on display in 2 Vatican trials VATICAN CITY (AP) — On Thursday, the Vatican’s long-running financial fraud, extortion and corruption trial resumes, with defense attorneys offering final arguments ahead of a verdict expected before the end of the year. RNS Opinion The war in Israel and Gaza challenges us to think compassionately and morally (RNS) — Our compassion for those suffering on both sides of this war doesn’t mean the two sides are morally equal.   Congress, do not buy more death with my tax dollars (RNS) — Rather than double down on failed strategies, it is time to end investments in war and occupation.   We need to talk about antisemitism. A lot. It is the autoimmune disease of Western civilization. It is back -- big time. Not like it ever went away. ICYMI Palestinian Americans decry demonization in media amid rising fear of hate crimes (RNS) — ‘This is reminding me a bit of how it felt post-9/11,’ Palestinian activist and policy analyst Laila El-Haddad told Religion News Service.   Jewish-led demonstrations for Gaza cease-fire see hundreds arrested at Capitol WASHINGTON (RNS) — Participants in the protest played guitars and blew shofars as they sang songs in English and Hebrew for at least three hours. In Other News White House says Israel ‘not responsible’ for attack on Christian-run hospital in Gaza Religious authors allege tech companies used their books to train AI without permission   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