RNS Morning Report: Pope Francis asks theologians to ‘demasculinize’ the church

Top Stories Pope Francis asks theologians to ‘demasculinize’ the church (RNS) – ‘Women have a way of reflecting on theology that is different from us men,’ Francis told the International Theological Commission.   ‘Jesus’ film producers plan release of new animated version in 2025 (RNS) — Josh Newell, executive director of Jesus Film Project, said he views animation as a fitting means to speak to younger generations about the life of Jesus.   Amid war in Israel and polarization in America, the Telos Group seeks peace (RNS) — For years, the Telos Group has worked on peacemaking in the Holy Land — and imagining a world where Israelis and Palestinians can both flourish. Their work continues despite the war in Gaza. And they've also begun to apply the principles of peacemaking to America’s polarization.   Adeena Sussman’s new cookbook, an ode to Shabbat and its food traditions (RNS) — With her latest book, she turns back to her roots in a Modern Orthodox home where her mother cooked dishes typical of the Ashkenazi tradition. RNS Opinion Cardinal Tobin: Faith leaders can influence the world on climate change (RNS) — We must align our spiritual values with our actions toward the planet and each other.   Hindu nationalists notwithstanding, barring caste discrimination is not anti-Hindu (RNS) — A new federal court decision said it found no evidence of bias in Cal State’s policy. ICYMI Poll: Less than half of Jewish college students feel safe on campus (RNS) — The poll of 3,084 American college students, of whom 527 were Jewish, comes amid an alarming rise in incidents of both antisemitism and Islamophobia as Israel and Hamas wage war.   Opposing communities plan separate memorial services for Carlton Pearson (RNS) — ‘I want to show diversity,’ Pearson said in a recording near the end of his life, which has ended up being shown through the range of services. In Other News ‘A moral injustice’: a small Victorian town is fighting to save its 130-year-old church Israeli prisoner release shines light on system of detaining Palestinians without charge   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