RNS Morning Report: Pope Francis mobilizing Vatican diplomats to quell a world war he says has begun

Top Stories Pope Francis mobilizing Vatican diplomats to quell a world war he says has begun (RNS) — Pope Francis and the Vatican are pursuing peace in the globe’s two major conflicts, working through official and unofficial channels.   Catholic groups protest at White House to call for Gaza cease-fire (RNS) — Asked about Biden's proposal for ‘humanitarian pauses’ instead of a cease-fire, one demonstrator called it a ‘minimalist’ proposal.   With flowers, altars and candles, Mexicans are honoring deceased relatives on the Day of the Dead SANTA MARÍA ATZOMPA, México (AP) — On this date, Oaxacans don’t honor death but rather their ancestors, said the local secretary of culture, Victor Cata.   Renowned glass artist and the making of a gigantic church window featured in new film VALLE DE BRAVO, Mexico (AP) — In the film, the Italian artist serves as a mentor-like figure for Tim Carey, a young American colleague who found himself facing the greatest challenge of his artistic career. RNS Opinion Mike Johnson’s reading of Scripture misses what it really means to be a Christian nation (RNS) — The question is, what Scripture is the new House speaker reading?   Joe Biden is not on the ‘same page’ as Pope Francis on the Israel-Hamas war (RNS) — Until he calls for a cease-fire, Biden will be at odds with a pontiff who rejects war as a tool for peace. ICYMI Jewish students on campus feel threatened, scared amid antisemitic spike (RNS) — ‘There’s definitely a foreboding sense — when’s the next tragedy?’ a Cornell University sophomore said.   Muslim and Arab Americans feel betrayed by Biden. Can he win back their votes? (RNS) — Recent polls report a swift and decisive drop in support for the president among Muslim and Arab American voters amid the Israel-Hamas war. In Other News Nearly 100 churches sever ties with United Methodist Church during ongoing split Matthew Perry spoke about experiencing the ‘presence of God’ in his book before death   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