RNS Morning Report: Ex-Catholics in Rome reconnect with roots, spirituality in paganism

Top Stories Ex-Catholics in Rome reconnect with roots, spirituality in paganism VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As Romans search for alternatives to Catholicism, some have turned to Jupiter, Minerva and Juno.   Trump-aligned think tank, denying policy plans, gives voice to Christian nationalist views (RNS) — The Center for Renewing America is denying a Politico report about plans to push Christian nationalism should Donald Trump win back the White House — but that doesn’t mean the group doesn’t endorse the ideology or want it to help shape public policy.   Heads of SBC mission boards say they will not fund new abuse reform nonprofit (RNS) — Leaders of Send Relief, an SBC-related humanitarian group, say funds earmarked for abuse response have to be used within the SBC.   Texas attorney general moves to shut down Catholic migrant shelters RNS — The lawsuit from Ken Paxton’s office ‘seeks to revoke Annunciation House’s authorization to do business in Texas and asks the court to appoint a receiver to liquidate their assets.’   Nuns alleging abuse by former Jesuit Marko Rupnik plead with Francis for investigation (RNS) — Disgraced Jesuit and famed artist Marko Rupnik is accused of abusing 20 of the 41 women in the religious community he founded. RNS Opinion Umrah diary: Prayers, grief and joy in Mecca (RNS) — I was disappointed to not experience my children’s reaction to seeing the Kaaba for the first time, but made my peace.   Bipartisanship is dead; can it be resurrected? (RNS) — Partisanship is baked into our political system because of gerrymandering, primaries and campaign financing. ICYMI Amid protester demands, North Carolina city council calls for a Gaza cease-fire (RNS) — Durham is the second city in North Carolina to vote for a cease-fire resolution and one of 70 nationwide, including Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit and Seattle.   Hinduism has no rules against marrying outside the faith. But couples say it has its bumps. (RNS) — Among American Hindus, a survey by the organization Interfaith Shaadi found that 38% marry outside the umbrella of Dharmic faiths — Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism. In Other News Over 100 relics of Christ, Holy Family, saints to be displayed at New Jersey parish Israel ponders restricting access to one of Islam’s holiest sites for Ramadan   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