RNS Morning Report: Pope Francis removes a leading US conservative critic as bishop of Tyler, Texas

Top Stories Pope Francis removes a leading US conservative critic as bishop of Tyler, Texas ROME (AP) — Strickland, 65, has emerged as a leading critic of Francis, accusing him in a tweet earlier this year of “undermining the deposit of faith.”   US Jews plan historic March for Israel at National Mall Tuesday (RNS) — It comes on the heels of numerous demonstrations across the country — some led by Jews — calling for an end to Israel’s retaliatory strikes in Gaza.   Jerusalem’s church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages (RNS) — Leaders of Jordan’s Council of Churches issued a similar statement on Nov. 5, calling for the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in the kingdom.   Native Alaskan healer named North America’s first female saint in Orthodox Church (RNS) — A Native Alaskan midwife known for her healing love, especially toward abused women, has become the first female Orthodox Christian saint from North America after she was glorified at a meeting of bishops of the Orthodox Church in America in Chicago this week. RNS Opinion Bandi Chhor Divas, celebrated at Diwali, has a history and values of its own (RNS) — The Sikh tradition, which falls on the Hindu holiday of Diwali, stands for religious freedom and justice.   What’s your story? A new podcast reveals the depth of the Jewish narrative To those who think that Jewish culture is only happening in North America and Israel: You're wrong. ICYMI Black Christian leaders call for cease-fire in Gaza (RNS) — Asked about Biden’s calls for 'humanitarian pauses' in the fighting, Barbara Williams-Skinner, CEO and co-founder of Skinner Leadership Institute, said: ‘It’s not adequate.’   Rachel Goldberg’s agonizing mission to get her kidnapped son back from Hamas (RNS) — Working with a team of public relations volunteers, Rachel Goldberg is determined to keep the world’s attention focused on the demand for the release of the hostages. In Other News Pastor indicted with Trump in Georgia asks evangelical supporters for help Catholic dioceses are declaring bankruptcy. Abuse survivors say it’s a ‘way to silence’ them   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