RNS Morning Report - Pope Francis is out of medical danger, doctors say, but will remain in hospital

Top Stories Pope Francis is out of medical danger, doctors say, but will remain in hospital (RNS) — The pope also expressed 'closeness' to the victims of the deadly floods in his native country of Argentina.   Ramadan behind bars should be a holy time, Muslim advocates say, not a fight for religious rights (RNS) — From being forced to break fast outside of the permitted hours to not being able to congregate for Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of the fast, Ramadan is often a period when inmates have to engage in tedious legal battles to ensure their religious rights are respected.   Italian prisoners pray for Pope Francis, a longstanding advocate for the incarcerated (RNS) — Pope Francis is considered an unwavering voice for mercy by many incarcerated Italians, chaplains said.   A Salvation Army volunteer was killed when a young dad ran a stop sign. His family responded with mercy. (RNS) — What happens when a mistake has fatal consequences? Is mercy possible?   RNS Opinion No, Elon, we should not go to Mars (RNS) — It makes more sense to spend money saving the Earth from climate change, ecological destruction and international conflicts than it does going to Mars.   Zelenskyy is Jewish. Does it matter? (RNS) — It might matter more than we think. That is what Timothy Snyder says, and he is often right.   ICYMI As White House considers abandoning foreign aid, faith groups say they can’t do it alone WASHINGTON (RNS) — A discussion centered on whether the federal government should be dispensing foreign aid, which government officials referred to as ‘philanthropy.’   Scripture doesn’t make rules for pastors’ wives. Beth Allison Barr explains why it matters. (RNS) — In ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife,’ Barr argues that the white, evangelical model for pastors’ wives is a product of culture, not Scripture. In Other News Trump officials warn 60 colleges of possible antisemitism penalties Catholic Sisters Week 2025 kicks off, celebrating religious sisters around the world   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