RNS Morning Report: Indigenous dance and mariachi: New York celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe

Top Stories Indigenous dance and mariachi: New York celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe NEW YORK (RNS) — The events highlighted the cultural, as well as the religious, importance of Our Lady of Guadalupe among the city’s diverse Latin American communities.   Nancy Pelosi tells Catholic outlet Vatican is reviewing her Communion ban (RNS) — Pelosi told NCR she's been to Catholic churches all over the country and ‘never been denied’ Communion.   Biden administration releases strategy for fighting Islamophobia (RNS) — The 67-page strategy was released one month before Biden leaves office and amid heightened tensions with the Muslim American community over the administration's steadfast support for Israel in its war in Gaza.   Pope Francis makes Jubilee year appeal to end hunger, debt woes and death penalty (RNS) — The pope’s appeal was made for the World Day of Peace, coinciding with the launch of the 2025 Jubilee year.   Faith leaders express dismay amid report Trump will allow immigration raids at churches (RNS) — ‘I have 30 kids in a Sunday school class — I don’t know who is documented and undocumented,’ said one Latino pastor.   RNS Opinion Why Christians should demand the establishment of the ERA now (RNS) — Safety and dignity are fundamental to Christianity, and Christians must answer the call.   Are Jews God-phobic? With Arnold Eisen (RNS) — If you encounter someone who wants to talk about God, odds are that person isn't Jewish. Why?   ICYMI For feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, activist devotees adorn Mary with Palestinian symbols (RNS) — The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day falls on Dec. 12, has emerged as a symbol among Latino activists and artists in the U.S. and Mexico of their support for Palestinians in Gaza.   On Gita Jayanti, Hare Krishnas celebrate the birth of the sacred text Bhagavad Gita (RNS) — On Wednesday (Dec. 11), many Hindus celebrated Gita Jayanti, the day that they believe Lord Krishna spoke the words of the Bhagavad Gita to the Indian Prince Arjuna more than 5,000 years ago. In Other News Ohio State University football players are leading a religious revival on campus Could This Tiny School Break Down the Wall Between Church and State?   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