RNS Morning Report - In congregations, fear, misinformation and preparation after ICE policy change

Top Stories In congregations, fear, misinformation and preparation after ICE policy change (RNS) — Facing misinformation and decreases in attendance, clergy whose congregations include immigrants are working to prepare their flocks for potential ICE raids while at worship.   Black ministers denounce Project 2025, urge collective Black resistance (RNS) — The ministers’ statement also criticized white evangelicals, whom it described as ‘drunk on the religion of white Christian nationalism.’   In his new book, Peter Beinart begs American Jews: ‘Don’t look away’ (RNS) — Jews have a moral obligation to confront the horror that has unfolded in Gaza, argues the American Jewish journalist and pundit.   Faith groups speak out as same-sex marriage ban advances in Idaho Legislature (FāVS News) — Idaho’s ban is seen by some experts as a bid to bring a case before the U.S. Supreme Court with hopes of overturning federal protections on marriage for LGBTQ couples.   RNS Opinion The gathering force of Trump’s religious opposition (RNS) — We are seeing the beginnings of an interfaith protest movement the likes of which we haven’t seen since the March on Washington.   Bishop Budde was speaking Hebrew (RNS) — The bishop spoke truth to power. She has inherited a long and sacred lineage.   ICYMI Faith groups say they’ll help refugees despite Trump order. But they’ll need help. (RNS) — Trump's first term crippled much of the nation's resettlement infrastructure. Now a new executive order threatens to do the same.   Written at Auschwitz, music provides a haunting score to Holocaust remembrance LONDON (RNS) — Research by a British musician has led to the discovery of manuscripts of music composed at the camp. In Other News Catholic Charities urges Trump administration to ‘rethink’ freeze on NGO funding Dozens feared dead in India at Kumbh Mela religious festival   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