RNS Morning Report - Pope Francis’ condition is still critical, but shows 'slight improvement'

Top Stories Pope Francis’ condition is still critical, but shows ‘slight improvement’ (RNS) — Doctors treating the pope said that he has returned to work.   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.'   125 years after his visit, Californians honor Swami Vivekananda’s influence (RNS) — At the Unitarian church where Vivekananda lectured in his landmark 1900 tour of California, clergy and congregants credit the Hindu guru with inspiring its forefathers.   RNS Opinion Trump administration’s criticism of pope, foreign aid rejects teachings of Jesus (RNS) — Christian leaders need to be prophetic like Francis, John Paul and Jesus in calling us to see our brothers and sisters who need help.   Catholic bishops sue Trump administration for suspending refugee assistance (RNS) — You might think that an administration that has made 'religious liberty' a battle cry would respect the mission of the nation's largest religious body.   ICYMI Trump’s IVF executive order worries abortion foes (RNS) — Donald Trump wants to make IVF more affordable. Abortion foes, often supporters of the president, say doing so is immoral.   Sarah Lund provokes readers to see the neurodiversity in God and Scripture (RNS) — ‘These different ways of thinking can bring in a new perspective about our relationship to God, to the sacred text, to our sacraments and to baptism and Communion,’ the neurodivergent minister said. In Other News ‘Jesus Wept’ author chronicles the debates roiling the Catholic church Judge blocks Trump administration from making immigration arrests at some places 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