RNS Morning Report: Nine arrests at Chabad synagogue after students thwart filling of secret tunnel

Top Stories Nine arrests at Chabad synagogue after students thwart filling of secret tunnel NEW YORK (RNS) — Monday’s chaotic scenes shocked members of the Chabad-Lubavitch community, who regard the synagogue as deeply sacred.   High-ranking Vatican official says priests should be allowed to marry VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna said he has already made his case for married priests at the Vatican.   How to deal with same-sex unions? It’s a question fracturing major Christian denominations Strikingly, the flare-up of debate in Catholic ranks coincides with developments in two other international Christian denominations that are fracturing over differences in LGBTQ-related policies.   Filipino Catholics pray for Mideast peace in massive procession venerating a black statue of Jesus MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of police and plainclothes officers were deployed, along with drone surveillance and commandos positioned on rooftops along the route of the procession. RNS Opinion Why I am obsessed with an ancient story about giant frogs (RNS) — Yes, they are a metaphor for the challenges of our time.   The makers of the unconventional superhero film ‘American Sikh’ (RNS) — Sikh Captain America — a turbaned version of the Marvel comic book hero — hits the big screen. ICYMI How ‘Witness’ became a thrilling audio drama and a parable about America’s soul (RNS) — A new podcast version of ‘Witness’ is both thriller filled with so-called driveway moments and an insightful story of America’s crisis of faith.   Biden calls out ‘poison’ of white supremacy in address at Mother Emanuel in S.C. (RNS) — Biden’s remarks were interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters shouting for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. In return, people in the pews started calling out “Four More Years.” In Other News Martin Scorsese says new Jesus film aims to ‘take away the negatives’ of organised religion Lil Nas X denies making a ‘mockery of Jesus’ in new single’s cover art   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