RNS Morning Report: Partners of US Catholic bishops’ social justice department adjust after layoffs

Top Stories Partners of US Catholic bishops’ social justice department adjust after layoffs (RNS) — ‘We are hoping that there is some kind of alternative plan to keep the church going, to keep the justice and peace programs going, to keep our advocacy work going,’ said Steven Nabieu Rogers, executive director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network.   After Morris allegations, Texas legislators vow to expand statutes of limitations on abuse FORT WORTH, Texas (RNS) — ‘These actions demand public exposure, should never be tolerated, and any person who harms a child should and must be held accountable,’ said Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline.   For the first time in a century, the Holy Land has no chief rabbi (RNS) — In a historic moment, Israel’s two chief rabbis, David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef, left office on Sunday with no clear successors elected in their stead, leaving the posts vacant for the first time since the 1920s.    A stampede at a religious event in India has killed at least 60 people LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Deadly stampedes are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas with shoddy infrastructure and few safety measures. RNS Opinion The new hijabi-only beach in Montenegro is a welcome sign of inclusivity (RNS) — Discrimination against Muslim women at beach resorts and pools has become rife across Europe.   An old president and an old pope (RNS) — One used television to remind us that age brings wisdom. The other reminded us of the benefits of political bosses. ICYMI Presbyterian Church (USA) votes to divest from Israel bonds (RNS) — On Monday, the denomination also passed a resolution denouncing Christian Zionism.   Episcopal presiding bishop-elect plans simpler installation, citing ‘carbon footprint’ (RNS) — ‘With a simple service at the Church Center that will include everyone via livestream, we can care for God’s creation by reducing our collective carbon footprint,’ Bishop Sean Rowe said in an announcement. In Other News Wisconsin Supreme Court rules in favor of pro-life advocate citing ‘free speech rights’ At least 116 people, almost all women, killed in crush at religious event in India   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