RNS Morning Report: Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor’s advice

Top Stories Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor’s advice (RNS) — On Saturday, the Vatican had announced that the pope was sick with the flu.   ‘Modern Saints’ book offers more relatable, sometimes provocative icons (RNS) — The book, out Dec. 5, includes reflections from 50 ‘saints of tomorrow,’ including Jesuit priest James Martin and public theologian Christena Cleveland.   Vatican legal expert backs Pope Francis’ recent disciplining of dissident bishops (RNS) — Pope Francis has been addressing hostility or defiance by bishops in countries such as Germany and the United States.   Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says ROME (AP) — The Vatican’s press office said on Monday that the inflammation was causing some respiratory difficulties for Francis. RNS Opinion In Gaza, the cease-fire accentuates the barbarity of the war (RNS) — The relative quiet is only a reminder that the status quo in Gaza is cruelty.   How should Jews think about war? (RNS) — As the old rock song put it: ‘War — what is it good for?’ It is a very old question and it is not easy to answer. ICYMI In ‘Unapologetic,’ young Palestinian-Israeli podcasters advocate for a third narrative (RNS) — In the podcast, launched amid the Israel-Hamas War, the co-hosts imagine a role in the peace process that is particular to the Arab community in Israel.   Bethlehem pastors arrive in DC, urge lawmakers to embrace cease-fire, peace plan (RNS) — 'All we want for Christmas is a constant and comprehensive cease-fire and an end to this war,' said the Rev. Munther Isaac, pastor of Bethlehem’s Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church. In Other News Australian Christian group fights claim it was linked to leader of Kenya starvation massacre doomsday cult EU states can ban religious symbols in public workplaces   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