RNS Morning Report: Catholic bishops are spending millions less to fight abortion this election

Top Stories Catholic bishops are spending millions less to fight abortion this election (RNS and NPR) — Ten states have abortion on the ballot this year, yet Catholic bishops have contributed money in only three of them — and significantly less than they donated to anti-abortion initiatives in 2022.   With Election Day looming, Harris ramps up engagement with Black church (RNS) — Experts say Harris’ recent — some say belated — appeals to the Democratic Party's traditional base in the Black church doesn’t measure the full power of her ties to her fellow Black Christians.   Canada-India rift over Khalistani activists raises stakes for Sikh and Hindu Americans (RNS) — When India and Canada expelled each other’s diplomats in the past few days, the exchange escalated a tussle over a rash of attacks on Sikhs living in Canada in recent years and spurred headlines around the globe.   Christian nationalism is growing among US Hispanics. Scholars explain why. (RNS) — At a gathering at Princeton, scholars suggested Hispanic Protestants are connected to transnational apostolic networks that seek to advance Christian power in each society. RNS Opinion The gospel according to Bill Pannell (RNS) — A preacher who was an antidote to the spirit of fear and hate in our world and politics today.   Judaism is a ‘thing’ — guess where? (RNS) — Poles embracing Judaism. Poles embracing their Jewish roots. They are enriching, and shaping, the Jewish community.   ICYMI At Pray Vote Stand Summit, religious right leaders reckon with GOP pivot on abortion (RNS) — At the religious right's annual gathering, faith leaders scolded the Republican National Committee for dropping its longstanding abortion plank, but also turned to rallying conservative Christians to other culture war causes.   In Helene’s and Milton’s wake, faith-based disaster relief groups prepare for the long haul (RNS) — In the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes, faith-based disaster groups deliver relief while planning for a long, slow recovery from Hurricane Helene. In Other News Pope Francis canonizes 14 new saints, including priests martyred in Syria Harris goes to church, highlighting the absence of religion in the 2024 campaign   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