RNS Morning Report - 33 Christian Reformed ministers take oath to a rival denomination as church split deepens

Top Stories 33 Christian Reformed ministers take oath to a rival denomination as church split deepens (RNS) — The ministers, mostly from Grand Rapids, are no longer willing to abide the denomination’s increasingly rigid stance on sexuality.   Latino Christian National Network plans next steps to help immigrants after lawsuit POTOMAC, Md. (RNS) — ‘We are running a tremendous risk, but we are doing it on principle,’ the Rev. Carlos Malavé, LCNN’s president, said.   Pope Francis’ health ‘stationary’ as he meets with collaborators, Italian PM (RNS) – Blood tests revealed a ‘slight improvement’ of the pope’s health and diminishing inflammation.   Photos of the Week: Hindu pilgrimage; Southern Baptist leaders meet (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a Hindu pilgrimage, the SBC Executive Committee meeting and more.   RNS Opinion As third anniversary of war looms, Ukrainian Catholics cling to hope (RNS) — ‘Everything is first of all in the hands of God and only He can perform a miracle for us.’    The streaming shows changing TV’s Muslim narrative (RNS) — American audiences have been glad to welcome Muslims to their media, but only if they fit into the audiences' ideas of what Muslim lives might be like. Two streamers show how to tell authentic, representative stories.   ICYMI Abuse database is no longer a priority for Southern Baptist leaders (RNS) — Southern Baptist leaders said they will focus on training churches to use already available databases.   Wheaton College clash over Russell Vought escalates, exposing evangelical fault lines (RNS) — The college’s social media post about alumnus and Project 2025 architect Russell Vought has led to two open letters that reveal competing interpretations of Christian values. In Other News French lawmakers debate full ban of religious clothing in sport Pro-life advocates decry Trump executive order expanding IVF access   Depend on our reporting? Help us out! As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. You can support this work! News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205