RNS Morning Report: Open-door forums finally showcase what Vatican synod is all about

Top Stories Open-door forums finally showcase what Vatican synod is all about (RNS) — Instead of sweeping reform, the synod promises small changes with the potential of changing the culture in the church.   On Yom Kippur, New York Jews plan to publicly mourn Palestinian deaths (RNS) — The service, part of the afternoon Yom Kippur liturgy called Yizkor, will feature traditional Jewish prayers and a short eulogy by a New York-based Palestinian for her slain Gaza family.   Shirley Hoogstra on leading Christian higher ed through a decade of change WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Families of faith or students who want a particular major or minor or student experience feel freer to pick a campus that matches their values,’ said Hoogstra.   Ray McCauley, founder of South Africa’s largest congregation, dies at 75 NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The bodybuilder-turned-pastor led one of the white churches in South Africa that defied apartheid with integrated services.   RNS Opinion Get thee behind me, Satan. And Christian nationalists. (RNS) — Like Jesus, Christians should reject calls to embrace power rather than love.   Pope’s Oct. 7 letter citing antisemitic verse is a disaster for Jewish-Catholic relations (RNS) — Regardless of Francis’ intentions, he invoked a dangerous legacy when he chose John 8:44 to characterize ‘our one true enemy’ in his letter to Middle Eastern Catholics.   ICYMI Nuns on the Bus tour members say God wants everyone to thrive — so vote accordingly (RNS) — This year without Sister Simone Campbell, the sisters are being joined by ecumenical and secular partners.   Advocates for women deacons ‘in it for the long run,’ despite Vatican pushback (RNS) — Pope Francis believes the question of the female diaconate ‘is not yet mature.’ Some women are willing to wait it out. In Other News Pro-Palestinian ‘Uncommitted’ group comes out firmly against Trump Louisiana diocese prepares to file for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims   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