RNS Morning Report - New York City places street sign honoring influential Buddhist monk, Thích Nhất Hạnh

Top Stories New York City places street sign honoring influential Buddhist monk, Thích Nhất Hạnh NEW YORK (RNS) — The street co-naming honors the life of the Zen master who once lived and studied on the same block of West 109th Street.   Witness in Marko Rupnik trial details allegations of sexual and psychological abuse (RNS) — One accuser, speaking under the name Klara, alleged years of manipulation and coercion masked as spiritual guidance.   A study found Black Christians often distrust American Muslims. A new program hopes to change that (RNS) — In the sessions, Black faith leaders are schooled on the differences between Sunni, Shia and Nation of Islam sects and discuss the privileges Black Christians can enjoy compared to Black Muslims.   Funerals for cadavers: How one professor gets aspiring ministers comfortable with death (RNS) — Indiana Wesleyan professor Mike Tapper worried few of his students would be ready to officiate a funeral when they became pastors at churches, so he came up with a plan that involves mock funerals for cadavers.   Jewish families channel Passover story after devastating losses in Los Angeles wildfires PASADENA, California (AP) — “The outpouring of support we’ve received reminds us that we’re not alone and we’re not wandering alone,” Levy said.   RNS Opinion The Passover attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro was an attack on all Jews (RNS) — When you attack another Jew on Passover, you are coming after me.   America isn’t becoming less spiritual. It’s becoming differently spiritual. (RNS) — People increasingly craft their spiritual lives according to personal values, rather than institutional dictates.   ICYMI In new book, Adam Sobsey retraces his ancestors’ exodus and finds his Jewish soul (RNS) — Left with a Jewish identity in name only, Adam Sobsey traveled to his great-grandparents' hometown in Romania to see what he could find.   African church leaders defend migrants after Libya bans humanitarian aid agencies NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Libya's move signals its determination not to become a resettlement zone for migrants fleeing violence in East Africa.  In Other News U.S. senator introduces legislation to make Easter Monday a federal holiday Georgetown alumni and students call for release of scholar detained by immigration authorities   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