RNS Morning Report: Catholic bishops say they will defend migrants if Trump violates rights

Top Stories Catholic bishops say they will defend migrants if Trump violates rights BALTIMORE (RNS) — At their annual meeting in Baltimore, the bishops' chair on immigration said, 'This is going to be a test for our nation. Are we in fact a nation based on law, on the most fundamental laws about the rights of the human person?'    For these Hindu Americans, a pivot from the Democratic Party was long overdue (RNS) — In the Trump coalition, they see a burgeoning multiracial religious right that has ample space for Hindu Americans.    To feel safe in the pews, trauma must be acknowledged, spiritual directors say (RNS) — Despite the growth of trauma-informed ministry, religious leaders believe that more needs to be done for the church and other sacred spaces to be healthy, safe places of connection for congregations.    As COP29 begins, some voice concerns over religious freedom in host country Azerbaijan (RNS) — When RNS reached out to the faith groups that have had a leading presence at recent COPs for comment on how they would approach their work given religious liberty violations, most were silent.   RNS Opinion Orthodox Jews voted for Trump. We also have reason to thank God for Biden. (RNS) — What the president has done for Israel and American Jewry merits a particularly Jewish form of gratitude called hakarat hatov.   The election is over. Will Trump’s GOP give up its idolatry of racism? (RNS) — Liars are given special attention in African American spirituals. It never occurred to me why until the last days of the 2024 presidential campaign.   ICYMI Vatican and Microsoft partner to showcase St. Peter’s Basilica through AI technology (RNS) — Pilgrims coming to Rome will now have the opportunity to experience St. Peter’s Basilica like never before.   AP VoteCast shows Trump boosted his level of support among Catholic voters (AP) — This year, according to VoteCast, 54% of Catholic voters supported Trump and 44% backed Harris. In Other News Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over mishandling of abuse allegations Federal judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms   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