RNS Morning Report - Faith groups claim legal victories on refugees, ICE raids at houses of worship

Top Stories Faith groups claim legal victories on refugees, ICE raids at houses of worship (RNS) — ‘The courts are still working in this country,’ said Mark Hetfield, head of HIAS, a Jewish organization that works with refugees. ‘Thank God.’   At international Chabad conference, emissaries celebrate Jewish women’s leadership (RNS) — When he took over the Chabad movement, the Rebbe began sending out couples as emissaries, leading women to take on more responsibilities.   Photos of the Week: Pope Francis’ health; War anniversary (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Pope Francis' health issues, the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more.   Pope Francis’ condition remains ‘critical, but stationary’ as he resumes work (RNS) — Pope Francis is being treated for bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.   RNS Opinion Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church (The Conversation) — A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before.   How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms (The Conversation) — There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were viewed as vital to the city’s safety.   ICYMI Historic Black churches receive $8.5 million in preservation grants (RNS) — The grants will help the churches avoid demolition, pay for maintenance and fix structural problems.   Trump’s pick to run White House Faith Office sparks theological turf war (RNS) — Idaho pastor Doug Wilson referred to White-Cain as an 'erratic woman preacher who has been all over the map.' In Other News Sayeeda Warsi and Mishal Husain back new lobby group for British Muslims Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on Tennessee law banning drag shows   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