RNS Morning Report: Vatican greenlights devotion to Marian shrine at Medjugorje

Top Stories Vatican greenlights devotion to Marian shrine at Medjugorje (RNS) — While the Vatican did not confirm that the Marian apparitions were real, it recognized that the devotion of the faithful to the site is undeniable.   Should Christian men run America? Hell no, say abuse survivors in new documentary (RNS) — In ‘For Our Daughters,’ a new film from Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of ‘Jesus and John Wayne,’ abuse survivors argue that if pastors can’t keep their own churches safe, they should not be running the country.   Seminaries prompt students to ask: Can AI write a sermon? (RNS) —From divinity school hallways to organized seminars to governing bodies, professors of the art of preaching are considering about what AI means their students.   200 Christian leaders across denominations call defending democracy a ‘test of faith’ WASHINGTON (RNS) — More than 200 Christian leaders have signed a document arguing that 'democracy stands embattled.' RNS Opinion Need to refresh before Rosh Hashana? Try e-traveling for Shabbat (RNS) — No livestream could replace in-person services, but Sofa Shabbat surfing can educate and inspire.   A Senate hearing on hate crime becomes a horror show for mother of slain child (RNS) — Hanaan Shahin came to D.C. only to hear more of the same anti-Palestinian bigotry that got her son Wadea killed. ICYMI The SBC will sell its Nashville headquarters to defray abuse-related legal costs (RNS) — SBC leaders also set up a new department to deal with the issue of abuse, though the fate of a long-delayed database of abusers remains unknown.   At ‘Kaur Power Hour,’ Sikh women get out the vote (RNS) — On National Voter Registration Day, Sikh women leaders spoke at ‘Kaur Power Hour,’ a webinar dedicated to raising up ‘the minority within the minority’ to recognize their voting power in this upcoming election. In Other News Religious cult leaders convicted of forcing children into unpaid labor Nuns appeal to U.S. Supreme Court over New York abortion insurance mandate   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