RNS Morning Report: Cardinal Becciu sentenced to 5 and a half years in prison by Vatican tribunal

Top Stories Cardinal Becciu sentenced to 5 and a half years in prison by Vatican tribunal (RNS) — Vatican judges found 9 of the 10 defendants in the trial guilty, with sentences including prison time and fines.   On the YouVersion Bible app, Americans looked for hope, not arguments, in 2023 (RNS) — Bible verses on topics like hope and peace were among the most searched for on the YouVersion Bible app in 2023.   Survey: Antisemitism at US campuses limited to select schools (RNS) — The survey of 51 public and private universities from The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University found a small number of 'hotspot' schools where Jewish students faced a hostile environment.   Photos of the Week: Our Lady of Guadalupe; St. Lucia’s Day (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes St. Lucia's Day, the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and more.   Church of England to introduce same-sex blessing, as it faces ‘disestablishment’ bill in Parliament LONDON (RNS) — The prayers may be too little too late on an issue that has long alienated the church from politicians and peers. RNS Opinion Leaning into the hope of Advent when the world feels so dark (RNS) — Human rights advocates are experiencing a painful purgatory of in-betweenness.   Inconvenient truths at Christmastime (RNS) — It seems civility has left the planet. ICYMI In Texas, debate over school chaplains escalates school board culture wars HOUSTON (RNS) — Conservative Christian activists are hoping to turn Texas public schools into a ‘mission field.’   Black church coalition names reparations, voting, health equity among priorities (RNS) — ‘There are so many pressing issues, from the future of COVID-19 and mental health to gun violence and voting rights, that must be addressed,’ said CNBC Chairman W. Franklyn Richardson. In Other News Israeli forces attack church compound in Gaza just days before Christmas California ski resort’s plans for 20-foot Virgin Mary statue on slope has locals snowblind with rage   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