RNS Morning Report - Inside the conclave: How the Americas paved the way to Pope Leo XIV

Top Stories Inside the conclave: How the Americas paved the way to Pope Leo XIV VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A quiet alliance between North and South American cardinals helped elect the first US-born pope.   Five books, movies and TV shows to understand Malcolm X on his 100th birthday (RNS) — On Monday (May 19), relatives and supporters of the late Malcolm X are celebrating his 100th birthday. Here are five resources to understand his life, from his fight for racial justice to his spiritual trajectory.   Catholic bishops call for mutual respect, environmental justice in Africa-EU relations NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — African and European bishops say European leaders are prioritizing their own countries' benefits from African land deals, ahead of creating a system that is equitable and positive for African communities.    RNS Opinion Can we fix campus antisemitism? (RNS) — We cannot change the haters. We might not be able to change the universities. We can only change ourselves.   Peace, justice and truth are the pillars of Pope Leo XIV’s foreign policy (RNS) — The new pope will have to get up to speed on international issues facing the world. Everyone is watching to see if he is up to the job.   A star-studded Mormon arts festival (RNS) — Artists, composers, writers, dancers and more will relate how their LDS faith intersects with their creative lives in an unprecedented virtual festival on May 30 and 31.   ICYMI As fighting continues in Gaza, more US Jews are recognizing the Nakba (RNS) — Nakba commemorations are not yet widespread in the American Jewish community, but they are gaining more attention.   Churches hope to tap the power of pickleball (RNS) — Millions of Americans have taken up pickleball, touting its health and social benefits. A growing number of churches want to tap into those benefits — with a side of spirituality. In Other News Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium Losing faith: Rural religious colleges are among the most endangered   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