RNS Morning Report: Parties canceled. Celebrations toned down. Hanukkah won’t be the same this year.

Top Stories Parties canceled. Celebrations toned down. Hanukkah won’t be the same this year. (RNS) — With the Israeli military in the midst of a destructive showdown in its war with Hamas, many U.S. Jews aren’t in the mood for triumphant Hanukkah cheer.   Bishop Curry hospitalized for brain bleeding after fall in Syracuse (RNS) — Bishop Michael Curry has been hospitalized twice previously this year for internal bleeding and heart conditions.    Vatican to unveil Nativity scene celebrating the 800th anniversary of the crèche (RNS) — The first crèche was created by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223.   Send-offs show Carlton Pearson’s split legacy spurred by his inclusive beliefs, rejection of hell The Bishop's splintered influence was underscored this week as different factions paid tribute to Pearson at various memorial services that have raised questions — and objections — about how best to remember him. RNS Opinion Display your Hanukkah menorah! (RNS) — More than ever before. It’s that important.   When can the pope fire a bishop? (RNS) — It depends on whether the bishop is serving a diocese or filling another role. ICYMI New documentary tells the story of queer religious families in the Midwest (RNS) — The movie profiles queer families and individuals living in the Midwest, grappling with their identity in a conservative and traditional environment.   Armenian Christians battle developer to keep control of their corner of Jerusalem (RNS) — A tiny Christian minority sitting on one of the Holy Land's most valuable pieces of real estate has rebelled against a real-estate deal that would sacrifice nearly 25% of its land in Jerusalem. In Other News Jewish American families confront a generational divide over Israel Religious Md. parents appeal to court to skip books with LGBTQ+ characters   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