RNS Morning Report: Churches look to eclipse as outreach opportunity

Top Stories Churches look to eclipse as outreach opportunity (RNS) — ‘Science is part of God’s wonder,’ said one pastor. ‘And I think it’s good for us to celebrate that as Christians.’   Photos of the Week: Easter; colorful Bali festival (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Easter traditions, a colorful Hindu festival in Bali and more.   The fight against Hindu nationalism in the United States is multifaith, says a newly formed coalition (RNS) — A declaration from the newly formed coalition Savera: United Against Supremacy expressed the group's 'acute concern' of Hindu nationalism, which they say now 'finds itself in a deepening alliance with various facets of the American far-right.'   Catholic parishes disproportionately closed in poor, Black and Latino neighborhoods (RNS) — Priest shortages have played a significant role in the decisions to close parishes. RNS Opinion Community of Christ celebrates 40 years of women’s ordination (RNS) — 40 years ago this week, the world's second-largest Mormon denomination announced it would start ordaining women. That decision forever changed the church, which is now gearing up for its first female president.   Is the eclipse good for the Jews? It's not only the sun that was in eclipse. It's something else, as well. ICYMI Indiana appeals court upholds injunction on abortion ban, citing religious liberty (RNS) — The ruling was another win for those who say their religious beliefs direct them to have abortions prohibited by the ban.   Ahead of General Conference, queer United Methodist delegates organize a caucus (RNS) — After a four-year COVID-19 delay, and the departure of about 25% of its U.S. churches, the United Methodist Church is meeting again and the issue of human sexuality is back on the agenda. In Other News Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday: The ‘fullness of life’ is ‘realized in Jesus’ Most Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong — and are divided on deportation   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. RNS 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