RNS Morning Report: Bishop Michael Curry subject of misconduct complaint over handling of allegations

Top Stories Presiding Bishop Michael Curry subject of clergy misconduct complaint over handling of allegations (RNS) — The complaint is regarding Curry’s response to abuse allegations against Bishop Prince Singh, the former bishop of the Dioceses of Eastern and Western Michigan.   Kenya doomsday cult pastor and others will face charges of murder, cruelty and more NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Survivors told investigators the pastor had instructed them to fast to death before the world ends so they could meet Jesus.   Vatican’s doctrine czar faces opposition for past and present decisions (RNS) — Taking point position on Pope Francis' insistence on opening the church to those who transgress traditional sexual morality, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández has been bushwhacked by critics who point to his own writings on sexuality.   Jehovah’s Witnesses go to trial against Norway after state registration is revoked (RNS) — ‘It’s certainly the most important trial about a religious freedom issue in Norway in decades,’ said Willy Fautré, director of Human Rights Without Frontiers. RNS Opinion Does the Constitution depend on morality and religion? (RNS) — A cautionary tale from John Adams.   Capitalizing on his teachings on sex, Pope Francis’ critics shame themselves (RNS) — Jesus didn’t spend his time obsessing over people’s sex lives. ICYMI Dozens of Black churches receive total of $4 million for historic preservation (RNS) — This year’s grants, which range from $50,000 to $200,000, will allow congregations to address issues such as mold contamination, demolition, water filtration and deferred maintenance.   In new temple to Lord Ram, the Indian city of Ayodhya hopes to shed a disturbing history AYODHYA, India (RNS) — Once a quaint town, this 2,500-year-old city will soon complete a transformation into a global pilgrimage site that will outstrip its renown as a center of Hindu nationalist violence. In Other News ‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp says his views on Israel-Hamas war have been ‘misconstrued’ Top London school taken to high court over prayer ban   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