RNS Morning Report: After vote to repeal LGBTQ bans, many gay Methodists are now fully out

Top Stories After vote to repeal LGBTQ bans, many gay Methodists are now fully out DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — On the first Sunday after the conclusion of the denomination’s General Conference, many queer United Methodists celebrated their release from the tight and narrow spaces that had confined them.   Silicon Valley bishop, two Catholic AI experts weigh in on AI evangelization (RNS) — Catholic leaders who have worked with the Vatican on AI say that a recent experiment from Catholic Answers illustrates the ways AI evangelization can go wrong.   Schumer announces more security funding for houses of worship after synagogue threats (RNS) — According to recent NYPD data, anti-Jewish hate crimes have skyrocketed by 45% this year.   New crop of Swiss Guards prepares to serve the pope through hard work and listening (RNS) — Swiss Guards may not have to go to battle for the pope, but they engage in spiritual war to help hopefuls coming to the Vatican. RNS Opinion Universities close encampments in the name of ‘safety.’ Whose safety? (RNS) — 'What some may actually be feeling is discomfort with the truth, and the truth hurts.'   God suffers with us (RNS) — It is an outrageous idea. And yet, it touches our souls. ICYMI Eastern Orthodox Church ordains Zimbabwean woman as its first deaconess (RNS) — For years, the Patriarchate of Alexandria and Africa has intensified its efforts to establish the female diaconate.   Churches tied to Civil Rights awarded National Park Service preservation funds (RNS) — Other grantees will use the NPS funding to conduct historical surveys, including one in Detroit that will explore 'the role of religion in the struggle for equality.’ In Other News Pennsylvania man attempts to shoot pastor during church service Catholic bishop walks length of Gaza Strip in support of cease-fire   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