RNS Morning Report: California fires have destroyed at least a dozen houses of worship

Top Stories California fires have destroyed at least a dozen houses of worship (RNS) — Leaders at houses of worship lost to California wildfires vow to keep the faith and help their neighbors as well as congregation members who have lost homes and been displaced.   American Hindus, including two congressmen, raise alarm on Bangladesh violence (RNS) — ‘Hindus in Bangladesh continue to be targeted today — with their homes and businesses being destroyed and their temples vandalized,’ said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on the House floor this week.   ‘Black Panther Woman’ explores the spiritual life of party member Ericka Huggins (RNS) — Huggins’ spirituality and political engagement were intertwined throughout her career with the Black Panther Party and beyond.   Vatican approves document allowing gay men to become priests in Italy (RNS) — A new document by the Italian bishops’ conference states that being openly gay no longer bars candidates from discerning the priesthood.   Televangelist Joyce Meyer pauses program at Daystar, citing scandal at network (RNS) — Meyer, whose popular show 'Enjoying Everyday Life' aired daily on Daystar, is the latest in a series of Christian leaders to break ties with the network after a controversy involving allegations of an abuse cover-up.   RNS Opinion Debunking Elon Musk’s claims of ‘Muslim grooming gangs’ (RNS) — Musk isn’t just spreading hate — he is engineering the infrastructure that allows it to thrive.   On turning 80 (RNS) — I can no longer kid myself that death is a distant reality.   ICYMI At state funeral, Jimmy Carter’s life celebrated as a ‘miracle’ WASHINGTON (RNS) — In his eulogy, Biden said Carter’s faith overlapped with broadly held American ideals such as the idea that ‘we all are created equal in the image of God.’   California congregations vow to help neighbors even as their buildings are lost to fires (RNS) — A synagogue, a mosque, a Catholic parish and at least 7 Protestant churches are among the buildings destroyed by the wildfires raging in California. In Other News India races to prepare world’s largest religious gathering Biden awards Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom   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