RNS Morning Report: In new political document, Catholic bishops emphasize abortion over climate change

Top Stories In new political document, Catholic bishops emphasize abortion over climate change BALTIMORE (RNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops convened this week for an annual gathering that was, overall, more subdued than in recent years.   Fired prelate appears near — but not at — bishops gathering BALTIMORE (RNS) — ‘I’m a bishop without a diocese, which is a strange place to be. But that’s where I am,’ Strickland, the former bishop of Tyler, Texas, told reporters on Wednesday.   Church of England synod moves forward with a test of prayers for same-sex couples LONDON (RNS) — The vote follows the House of Bishops’ agreement last month to commend ‘Prayers of Love and Faith,’ a collection of prayers and readings for use in existing services. The bishops also approved the prayers as the basis for stand-alone services for gay couples.   Bishop T.D. Jakes helps launch online hub to aid faith leaders with mental health tools (RNS) — Jakes introduced the ‘Faith and Mental Health Hub,’ a free online course that aims to define mental health, reduce stigma and encourage self-care activities. RNS Opinion Why the Israel rally in DC mattered (RNS) — A historic day and its placards tell a very big Jewish story.   ‘Excuse me, Your Eminence, she has not finished speaking’ (RNS) — Francis’ opening to women in church management is promising. Getting women into the sacristy is trickier. ICYMI US Orthodox symposium on women deacons proposes a way forward BROOKLINE, Mass. (RNS)— A consortium of Orthodox Christian scholars, clergy and lay supporters meeting this week outside Boston proposed guidelines for the church to revive the ancient practice of allowing women to be deacons.    In bipartisan March for Israel, crowd rejects cease-fire, demands release of hostages (RNS) — The march was intended as a response to numerous demonstrations across the country and the world — some led by Jews — calling for an end to Israel’s retaliatory strikes in Gaza. In Other News Matt Damon joins the fight to protect historic New York City church Speaker Johnson’s close ties to Christian right — both mainstream and fringe   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