RNS Morning Report - Lawmakers, faith groups push bill to prevent ICE raids on churches, sensitive locations

Top Stories Lawmakers, faith groups push bill to prevent ICE raids on churches, sensitive locations (RNS) — 'We cannot become a government that normalizes cruelty,' Rep. Jesús G. Garcia, an Illinois Democrat, said while discussing the bill on the House floor.   Israel threatens ‘all hell will break loose’ on Hamas in latest Gaza ceasefire crisis JERUSALEM (AP) — The dispute was sparked when Hamas accused Israel of failing to meet some commitments under the truce, including the delivery of tents and other aid, and said it would delay the next hostage release on Saturday.   Inspired by Pope Francis, East African Catholics seek foreign debt cancellation NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Many countries in Eastern Africa face heavy debt burdens threatening their stability.   Therapist, former pro-athlete is bringing mental health conversation to churches (RNS) — 'You can look at the Bible and see the DSM Five in almost every story,' Jay Barnett said, referring to the 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.'   RNS Opinion Why a bishop and a rabbi are taking Homeland Security to court (RNS) — The Christian and Jewish faiths demand we welcome the stranger. DHS is not allowing us to do that, so we sued.   From Jewish summer camp to gospel to Chabad, Bob Dylan’s faith doesn’t fit in a box − but he’s long had a connection to Israel (The Conversation) — Despite pressure to cancel Israel performances, Dylan has performed in the country several times. Ever an enigma, he rarely explains his decisions − or views on religion.   ICYMI American rabbis condemn Trump’s Gaza plan in New York Times ad (RNS) — Over the course of the week, the two largest American Jewish denominations, the Reform and Conservative movements, also issued statements objecting to Trump’s plan.   ‘Millions will die,’ Catholic humanitarian organizations warn, if halt in US aid continues (RNS) — Leaders of Caritas Internationalis and other Catholic groups say they are hoping to appeal to Trump officials' 'better natures.' In Other News Muhsin Hendricks, world’s ‘first openly gay imam’, shot dead in South Africa Sikh communities fear immigration raids at temples as Trump ends sanctuary for houses of worship   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