RNS Morning Report - The Nazis extorted Jewish families' silver. Their descendants gathered in Munich to memorialize them.

Top Stories The Nazis extorted Jewish families’ silver. Their descendants gathered in Munich to memorialize them. (RNS) — A conference this month brought together descendants of Jewish families who surrendered their silver heirlooms as part of the Nazi party’s ‘silver levy,’ or ‘Silberzwangsabgabe.’   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.   Pastor to the poor, Pope Francis was a ruthless reformer of the Vatican’s finances (RNS) — Pope Francis reshaped the church’s financial structures, but internal resistance and ailing revenues mean the new pope will have plenty more to do.   RNS Opinion Welcoming the outsider, Pope Francis brought us back to heart of Christianity (RNS) — Despite the unresolved issues that many Catholics know are long overdue, Francis achieved far more for marginalized people than any modern pope.   Scholarly and artistic swerves from Scripture don’t change the truth of the cross (RNS) — An article that suggested ropes, not nails, held Jesus to the cross caused a firestorm.   ICYMI ‘The fire made us fearless’: New York Middle Church’s material resurrection NEW YORK (RNS) — After years of scrambling to preserve the community and the church’s mission during renovations, the church now wants to get back to its social justice work.   Faithful line up at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay homage to Pope Francis VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The sounds of bells and prayerful chants echoed throughout Vatican City as Francis’ body was carried in a simple wooden coffin through the square. In Other News Professor fired for warning about child ‘gender transitions’ gets $1.6 million settlement 72% of American Jews disapprove of Donald Trump’s performance so far, poll finds   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