RNS Morning Report: Q&A: 'Wicked' author Gregory Maguire on souls, saints and religion in Oz

Top Stories Q&A: ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire on souls, saints and religion in Oz (RNS) — In the 1995 novel that inspired the musical and film, the Wicked Witch of the West is a green-skinned child of a minister exploited for his missionary endeavors.   Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed Red Letter Christian, has died (RNS) — Known as a powerful evangelist and social justice preacher, Campolo had long advocated that Christian faith can transform the world — and people’s everyday lives.   Chair of US bishops’ ‘pro-life’ commitee wants Catholics to see abortion’s impact on families BALTIMORE (RNS) — Toledo, Ohio, Bishop Daniel Thomas took the reins from Arlington, Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge on Wednesday (Nov. 13).   Africa’s Anglican prelates say Archbishop Welby’s resignation is warning on abuse NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — African Anglican leaders' response to Welby's resignation has been complicated by conflicts with the archbishop over LGBTQ inclusion. RNS Opinion The laity should have a greater voice in choosing bishops (RNS) — There is no perfect way of selecting bishops. Even Jesus got it wrong one out of 12 times.   7 ways Americans who leave religion are basically pretty boring (RNS) — Here are some facts you may not know about the nonreligious.   ICYMI Rabbinical group calls for stopping offensive military aid to Israel (RNS) — Israel continues to block the flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. A group of American rabbis says the U.S. should refuse sending Israel more offensive munitions.   With sudden death of Sharath Jois, practitioners of Ashtanga yoga look to his legacy (RNS) — Sharath Jois, heir to the Ashtanga yoga practice, passed away at age 53 last Monday (Nov. 11). In Other News NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties House Republicans target McBride with Capitol bathroom bill   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