RNS Morning Report - At Pope Francis' funeral, thousands mourn a pontiff 'who touched hearts and minds'

Top Stories At Pope Francis’ funeral, thousands mourn a pontiff ‘who touched hearts and minds’ VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a solemn ceremony in St. Peter’s Square, political and religious leaders joined a crowd of thousands in mourning the death of Pope Francis at his funeral Mass.   After Trump and Zelenskyy Vatican meeting, cardinals ponder Francis’ legacy of peacemaking (RNS) — The historic meeting, which some are already describing as Pope Francis’ first miracle, may have an impact on the election of the next pope.   Beth Allison Barr on ‘ministry by marriage’ and the demands placed on pastors’ wives (RNS) — The historian shares research from her new book, ‘Becoming the Pastor’s Wife,’ on how marriage has evolved in many denominations to be the primary path of ministry for women.   On a dairy farm run on Hindu principles, cow ‘friends’ yield milk and higher consciousness PORT ROYAL, Pennsylvania (RNS) — Hare Krishna farmers produce 'non-violent,' or ahimsa, dairy from cows that are loved and cared for.   Trump cuts to humanities grants undermine a stated priority: Restoring religion (RNS) — President Donald Trump ran on a campaign promise to 'bring back religion.' The NEH grants he canceled include several that advance understanding of Judaism and Christianity.   RNS Opinion Americans may be going to church less, but most are still open to religion, spirituality (RNS) — Just because religious behavior and affiliation have taken a nosedive in the last 30 years does not mean America is suddenly a secular country.   What happened to the Q Conference? (RNS) — Once the model of Christian thought leadership and millennial 'cool,' the Nashville conference seems to have traded winsomeness for anti-wokeism.   ICYMI Black church leader says Target boycott won’t ease until DEI programs return (RNS) — Some reports suggest Target has seen decreases in foot traffic during the same period as the boycotts.   Pope Francis leaves a largely unknown legacy of artistic inspiration (RNS) – ‘He was a source of inspiration for many artists, even those who have nothing to do with religion, because he was a transparent person – for better or for worse. A real person,’ said the street artist Maupal. In Other News Army pilot sold LSD hundreds of times on dark web, prosecutors say ‘A revival is happening’: Church hails resurgence among young in UK   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