RNS Morning Report: Pope Francis approves simpler, quicker procedures for papal funerals

Top Stories Pope Francis approves simpler, quicker procedures for papal funerals (RNS) — After the funeral of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, the pope asked that the protocols for papal funerals be revised to evoke the idea of a pastor and bishop, not of a powerful ruler.   For avid readers of Yiddish news, print is still king (RNS) — Technological advances as well as changing social attitudes have sparked a cultural renaissance among Hasidic Jewish communities, for whom Yiddish is the native tongue.    ‘Sanctuary People’ follows faith-based organizing in the first Trump term In 'Sanctuary People,' Pérez takes a hopeful look at how the sanctuary movement has broadened to include not only offering shelter to migrants, but help for victims of hurricanes and police violence.   Photos of the Week: U.S. Teenage Buddhist Lama; Taiwan Temple Festival (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a U.S. teenage Buddhist lama enthronement, a Taoist temple festival in Taiwan and more. RNS Opinion On women deacons, the Catholic Church has to remember its own history (RNS) — The church depends on donations from nations whose better off have been educated on the baptismal equality of all persons.   Christians mobilize to pray for all the persecuted (RNS) — Those facing persecution need Christians to speak up, working across faith and theological lines for those living in danger everywhere.   ICYMI Got an empty church lawn? Why not turn it into a dog park? (RNS) — For some churches, starting a dog park turns underused church property into a place for community.   House passes anti-terror financing bill that may punish nonprofits (RNS) — Many faith-based organizations fear that if the bill becomes law it might target organizations that support Palestinian rights. In Other News Gorka and his hard-right views on Islam head back to the White House Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination   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