RNS Morning Report: Papal critic praises dubia by conservative prelates as ‘heroic act’

Top Stories Papal critic praises dubia by conservative prelates as ‘heroic act’ (RNS) — Bishop Athanasius Schneider said that Francis’ answers to questions posed by prelates 'were confusing and sought to confuse.'   Mike Bickle, leader of IHOP movement, accused of sexual abuse (RNS)— Former IHOP leaders say several women have credibly accused Bickle of clergy sexual abuse. Leaders of the Kansas City-based prayer group say they are aware of the allegations.   5 years after massacre, Tree of Life rabbi inspires ‘A Psalm for Pittsburgh’ PITTSBURGH (RNS) — Psalm 121, which gave Rabbi Jeffrey Myers solace in the wake of the tragedy, has been set to music in a piece commissioned by the Tree of Life congregation and composed by Gerald Cohen.   Protesters occupy New York’s Grand Central to demand cease-fire in Gaza New York (RNS) — The event was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, an anti-Zionist organization created in 1996 that also occupied Congress a week ago, asking for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.   Advocates erect empty Shabbat tables in support of hostages taken by Hamas WASHINGTON (RNS) — Speakers, who included family members of those believed to be kidnapped, led the crowd in chants of ‘Bring them home!’ as well as songs and prayers in Hebrew. RNS Opinion The Olympics of suffering: How to get out of it? (RNS) — In conflict, our compassion should not be limited to the side who can prove more pain.   Pope Francis preaches humility. Benedict XVI demonstrated it. Can the church learn it? (RNS) — From the sexual abuse crisis to the synod, the church hierarchy has a chance to address its hubris. ICYMI US Jews fracture over support for Israeli retaliation (RNS) — Pro-Israel groups have denounced left-leaning Jews, accusing them of being antisemitic and not really Jewish.   Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue melted down (RNS) — ‘It’s taking that culture of death and repurposing it for the sake of life, telling this very long story of resistance to that white supremacist culture,’ said the Rev. Isaac Collins, a Methodist minister who attended the melting. In Other News For Mike Johnson, religion is at the forefront of politics and policy This community welcomes mediums, but first you have to prove yourself   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