RNS Morning Report - Pennsylvania faith groups build altar at ICE office in protest of immigration arrests

Top Stories Pennsylvania faith groups build altar at ICE office in protest of immigration arrests (RNS) — The clergy-led gathering stood in defiance of ICE policies, drawing on shared interfaith values.   Catholic bishops say they will no longer partner with US on refugee work and children’s services (RNS) — The announcement comes after months of uncertainty and antagonism about reimbursing Catholic agencies for their work with refugees.   Shannon Fleck, who took on Christian nationalists in Oklahoma, named Faithful America leader (RNS) — Fleck, a former probation officer turned pastor, was one of the leading voices against efforts to put Trump Bibles in schools.   Report: Man charged in murder of Kansas priest wrote letters railing against Vatican II (RNS) — In at least six letters published in the Seneca Courier-Tribune between January 2021 and March 2024, Hermesch airs his views on politics and the church, at one point referring to 'this strange new version of 'Catholicism.''   RNS Opinion President Trump imposes tariffs on indulgences from the Holy See (RNS) — The 'pope penalty' will also include tariffs on rosaries and medals blessed at the Vatican.   My book was just banned from the US Naval Academy library (RNS) — Book bans are an aggressive, systemic form of lying. This one takes aim at key texts at the intersection of religion and racial justice.   ICYMI Trans singer Sasha Allen releases single about forgiveness, Catholic acceptance (RNS) — Imagining people with transphobic beliefs taking them back 'at the pearly gates,' Allen wrote, 'I find it strange to hold such hatred for a stranger. You’ll find it strange when I hold kindness to your anger. I find it strange, this shape you mold me into. You’ll find it strange when I forgive you.'   Religious leaders counsel victims, organize prayer gatherings amid violence in DR Congo GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo (RNS) — Christian leaders are trying to help congregants suffering due to the current conflict and are organizing for peace. In Other News Kentucky program launches $100 million campaign for Catholic school tuition US bishops halt aid partnerships with government due to funding cuts   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