RNS Morning Report - Power of Babel: Real-time AI translation may be coming to church near you

Top Stories Power of Babel: Real-time AI translation may be coming to church near you (RNS) — Wordly is one of several small companies offering live AI translation services for religious groups. The technology has yet to become widespread in houses of worship, but about 200 in the U.S. are using Wordly, mostly churches but also a few synagogues and mosques.   Here’s a look at the various legal battles faith groups are fighting against the Trump administration (RNS) — Since he was inaugurated in January, President Donald Trump has faced virtually constant pushback from faith groups, including in the courts.   Photos of the Week: Holi, Purim, Patty’s Day celebrations (RNS) — Each week RNS presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery includes celebrations for Holi, Purim, St. Patrick's Day and more.   Nigerian faith leaders appeal to US to pressure their country on religious violence NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) – In Africa’s most populous nation, a deadly cycle of violence has unfolded for several years, with Christian clergy and laypeople as well as moderate Muslims falling victim to murder and kidnapping.   RNS Opinion Worried about the US birth rate? Make our economy and society more family friendly (RNS) — Childless bishops, with or without cats, make more sense than the vice president.   Why the Mahmoud Khalil case is making Jews crazy (RNS) — Many Jews are confused about what happened to Mahmoud Khalil. That is because there are several truths in the conversation.   ICYMI Catholic convert and collector’s mission to capture the face of Christ in art finds a home VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Steen Heidemann’s collection will be installed as a semi-permanent exhibition in the Toledo Cathedral in Spain.   In Mennonite pastor Isaac Villegas’ new book, God is a migrant, too (RNS) — 'Migrant God,' offers a theological vision for the ways Christian faith transcends national borders and is rooted in solidarity with migrants. In Other News Supreme Court declines to halt execution over religious claims as Gorsuch joins liberals in dissent Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders   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