RNS Morning Report - Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church

Top Stories Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church (RNS) — The Synod on Synodality disappointed many women’s hopes that it would recognize women’s essential role in the church. A women’s strike, they hope, will make their point.   Pope Francis observes Ash Wednesday at the hospital as his condition remains stable (RNS) — The pope continues to receive mechanical ventilation during the night as he’s treated for pneumonia.   On Capitol Hill, faith leaders mark Ash Wednesday with criticism of Trump and GOP (RNS) — The Lenten season that began on Wednesday, normally one of introspection and personal spiritual observances, has become a season of resistance this year.   Queer Christian groups oppose Trump orders in Ash Wednesday statement (RNS) — The statement is signed by 11 Christian LGBTQ groups representing tens of thousands of constituents and roughly 5,000 congregations.   RNS Opinion Zomi Christians are the face of a refugee crisis we can’t ignore (RNS) — Simultaneous cuts in humanitarian aid and refugee programs promise a disaster that will betray America’s values and our promises to persecuted people around the world.   Rod Dreher’s ‘Living in Wonder’ is a cry for mystery in a post-Christian age (RNS) — The author’s latest book covers demon possession, UFOs and other spiritual phenomena.   ICYMI Trump administration must produce status report on refugee resettlement, judge orders (RNS) — ‘I am going to order the government to issue a status report’ on whether it is complying with a ruling that should restart the refugee program, Judge Jamal Whitehead said in court on Tuesday.   Why are Southern Baptists still arguing about women preachers? (RNS) — For the past 25 years, Southern Baptists have officially banned women pastors. That hasn’t stopped churches from having women serve in that role. In Other News Baltimore Archdiocese lowers confirmation age ‘to deepen formation, reduce disaffiliation’ LDS Church retention rates are down in the U.S., male membership is up   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