RNS Morning Report - Francis' legacy on sex abuse weighs on cardinals as they look to conclave

Top Stories Francis’ legacy on sex abuse weighs on cardinals as they look to conclave VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Sex abuse survivors and advocates demand that the next pope truly enact ‘zero tolerance’ policy on abuse.   On eve of conclave, cardinals confident they can listen to one another VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinals told RNS they now have a better sense of each other, despite having had little familiarity before the general congregations — the last of which was Tuesday (May 6).   Former theology professor’s program takes a ‘playful’ approach to planning for death (RNS) — Lea Schweitz is creating a community around end-of-life preparedness.   With ‘Adopt a Cardinal,’ lay Catholics can feel more connected to the conclave (RNS) — The popular website, where people are randomly assigned a cardinal to pray for, has been revived for the 2025 conclave.   RNS Opinion Christian leaders love Francis’ popemobile gesture, but not the people it will now serve (RNS) — Faith leaders celebrate the repurposing of the popemobile but can’t bring themselves to call for a ceasefire.   As attacks on Christians rise in Israel, Netanyahu’s snub of Francis is a dangerous step (RNS) — Even a perfunctory tweet from the Foreign Ministry was quickly deleted under pressure from far-right coalition members.   ICYMI How anti-caste reformer BR Ambedkar left his legacy on modern Buddhism (RNS) — Many Buddhists today trace their social justice activism to the work of BR Ambedkar, the Indian caste abolitionist who once led a mass conversion of Dalits, or lower caste, to Buddhism.   Shane Claiborne, four other faith activists arrested while protesting GOP budget bill WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'Stir the conscience of our nation. Let justice rise up on these very steps, let truth trouble the chambers of the Capitol,' Shane Claiborne said as he prayed. In Other News Trump administration asks court to dismiss abortion pill case What ‘Conclave’ gets right about choosing the next pope   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