RNS Morning Report: In win for non-Orthodox Judaism, Ugandan Jew set to receive Israeli citizenship

Top Stories In win for non-Orthodox Judaism, Ugandan Jew set to receive Israeli citizenship (RNS) — It took Yosef Kibita four conversions to Judaism to receive Israeli citizenship.   ‘Comedy is my dharma,’ say creators of new Hindu podcast, ‘Shakti Punch’ (RNS) — In their new podcast, comedian Pranav Behari and producer Adi Parige hope to reach modern American Hindus through relatable, humorous spirituality.   Faith leaders meet at White House for climate goals (RNS) — One of the meeting's top priorities was to explain how faith communities can better use federal funds for clean energy initiatives.    Would Jesus park in a bike lane? For Philadelphia churches, it’s a real question (RNS) — A dispute over weekend parking in bike lanes has left a group of inner-city congregations in Philadelphia dealing with a tricky urban dilemma. RNS Opinion Why I’m a Christian for Kamala but not a ‘Christian for Kamala’ (RNS) — Now is not the time to pledge blind allegiance. Now is the time to start making some demands.   When the reverend became a rabbi (RNS) — Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A minister and a rabbi walk into a bar, and when they come out, they are the same person. ICYMI Ukrainian ambassador to the Vatican believes a visit by Pope Francis would promote peace (RNS) — Pope Francis is waiting for ‘the appropriate time’ to visit Ukraine, according to that country’s ambassador to the Holy See, Andrii Yurash.   In India, a ‘Hindu’ mosque aims to heal divisions  KOLKATA, India (RNS) — A Hindu family discovered a centuries-old mosque on their property and decided to restore it. In Other News ‘The Bachelorette’ fans are excited to finally see religious diversity Judge says Maine can forbid discrimination by religious schools that take state tuition money   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