RNS Morning Report: Franklin Graham tours devastation in Israel, commits to helping rebuild

Top Stories Franklin Graham tours devastation in Israel, commits to helping rebuild (RNS) — Israel has been the beneficiary of millions of dollars from Christian charities and a flood of volunteers. Samaritan's Purse is among them.   Church Militant founder Michael Voris resigns (RNS) — Michael Voris was asked to resign for 'breaching the Church Militant morality clause,' according to a press release.   How a game designer turned Jesuit ended up writing about space religion (RNS) — In writing one of Starfield’s religions, Shane Liesegang drew on his studies as a Jesuit priest in training.   Claiborne, Barber, Budde among Christian leaders calling for Gaza cease-fire at White House vigil WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'We must join forces with Jews and Christians and Muslims around the world who are calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, and the safe return of all hostages and civilian prisoners," said the Rev. William Barber II.   Pope Francis voices ‘concern’ over German Synodal Path VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a letter to German Catholics, Pope Francis said its proposals risk moving away from the Catholic Church. RNS Opinion Demanding peace even in the absence of war in Israel and Gaza (Sightings) — For those not directly affected, direct violence shouts, while structural violence whispers.   Is American media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war biased? (RNS) — The difference between U.S. outlets and Israeli ones is a matter of hope. ICYMI Manhattan’s Middle Collegiate Church begins façade demolition (RNS) — The congregation is already working on architectural plans with an expected cost of between $30 - $40 million.   Bishop Carlton Pearson, Tulsa pastor declared heretic for views on hell, dies at 70 (RNS) — 'I’d rather err on the goodness, greatness and graciousness of God than the opposite,' Pearson once said. In Other News China closing hundreds of mosques in northern regions, rights group says First woman steps into leadership of evangelical theological society   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