Wednesday, February 12, 2025

RNS Morning Report - Faith-based groups challenge Trump orders in two court cases

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Faith-based groups challenge Trump orders in two court cases

WASHINGTON (RNS) — More than two dozen faith groups are challenging an effective freeze on the federal refugee resettlement program and defending a rule preventing immigration law enforcement agencies from raiding houses of worship and other sensitive locations.
 

Catholics argue university anti-union efforts go against religious teachings

(RNS) — Catholic universities are claiming religious exemptions to avoid faculty unions. Theologians and faculty members themselves say they are ignoring the church's teaching that supports labor.
 

Photos of the Week: Devil festival; Trump’s shock and awe

(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes an annual devil festival in Spain, the Trump administration's flurry of activity and more.
 

Pope Francis takes aim at Vance’s definition of ‘ordo amoris’ in letter to US Bishops

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Vice President JD Vance used the old Catholic theology to defend the Trump administration's immigration policy. Pope Francis made clear that's not the church's interpretation.

 

RNS Opinion

Israel should have left the Educational Bookshop alone

(RNS) — When the tyrants and authoritarians come, the first thing they come for are the books. Jews know this.
 

Why younger evangelical Christians are losing their faith in Israel

(RNS) — The credibility of our gospel witness as evangelicals is now at stake.

 

ICYMI

Five Catholic women who dream of ordination as deacons

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Women cannot be ordained in the Catholic Church, but many feel God is calling them to do more.
 

Wheaton College caught in dustup over alumnus Russell Vought, Project 2025 architect

(RNS) — The evangelical college posted, then deleted, a message celebrating Vought's confirmation as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget.

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