RNS Morning Report: US Catholics more polarized than ever about still-popular Pope Francis, survey says

Top Stories US Catholics more polarized than ever about still-popular Pope Francis, survey says (RNS) — The Republican and Republican-leaning favorability rating represents a decline, creating the largest partisan gap in approval of Francis since his papacy began.   An Episcopal seminary found a solution to its fiscal woes. Then 7 bishops intervened. (RNS) — A group of seven New York-area bishops have objected to a long-term lease for General Episcopal Seminary, saying the lessee, a Catholic school, has a donor that does not support rights for gay, transgender and queer people.   Photos of the Week: Eid al-Fitr; LDS General Conference (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Eid al-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, the twice-annual LDS General Conference and more.   In Northern Ireland, a long-awaited gurdwara opens with a wedding LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland (RNS) — Derry’s growing population of Sikhs have been meeting in living rooms and kitchens since a fire destroyed one of only two gurdwaras in the country. RNS Opinion Mormonism is still growing, but slowly (RNS) — There's something for everyone to cheer — or boo — in the most recent data on the LDS church.   How OJ Simpson changed the male-only way I talk, think and pray about God (RNS) — OJ's violence toward his wife convinced me to pursue a more gender-balanced liturgy. ICYMI Experts call for Vatican judicial reforms to promote transparency and a fair trial VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Speakers at the conference said the institution still has a lot to do to better inform victims during canonical trials.   The worship of Shiva, Hinduism’s ‘inconceivable’ deity, finds a home in the tech sector (RNS) — Often cast as the most transcendent sect of Hinduism, Shaivism’s appeal to scientific-minded Hindus is becoming more visible. In Other News Palestinians forgo Eid celebrations to mourn for Gaza The mental-health benefits linked to going to church   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