RNS Morning Report: AME Zion Church meeting focuses on voting initiative, new bishops

Top Stories AME Zion Church meeting focuses on voting initiative, new bishops (RNS) — Among those elected during the meeting was Bishop Melanie Miller, the second and only living woman bishop in the historically Black denomination.   Police, monks gear up for another battle on Mount Athos ISTANBUL (RNS) — Over 100 monks deemed schismatic have been living on the holy mountain without authorization since 2002.   Bethlehem Moravian church settlement in Pennsylvania named World Heritage Site (RNS) — Founded in 1741 by a small band of Moravian Church immigrants, the historic district joins a list that includes the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids of Giza and the Eiffel Tower.   Spiritual directors meet spiritually curious people where they are (RNS) — The popularity of spiritual direction can be attributed in part to its emphasis on facilitating instead of advice-giving and theology-spewing. RNS Opinion The religion of opposing government climate action (RNS) — Is it climate denial or simply mistrust of government?   Trump’s ‘beautiful Christians’ are not the only ones whose values matter (RNS) — The former president’s suggestion that he alone can fix our problems should raise alarms for any believer. ICYMI Interfaith protest confronts Christians United for Israel summit NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (RNS) — For nearly three days in and around Washington, D.C., an interfaith coalition challenged the pro-Israel messaging of pastor John Hagee and CUFI.   Vatican reports financial gains as it prepares for new profit strategy VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Despite financial reforms and cutting costs, the Vatican continues to struggle to generate enough revenues. In Other News U.S. telecom company pulls Olympics ads following Last Supper parody Gateway Church parts ways with founding elder Steve Dulin   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