RNS Morning Report - These women are giving their legislators a piece of their mind — one quilt square at a time

Top Stories These women are giving their legislators a piece of their mind — one quilt square at a time (RNS) — Mormon Women for Ethical Government and its allies have assembled 57 quilts to present to members of Congress on Wednesday.   Who are the American cardinals who will be voting for the next pope? (RNS) — Two U.S. cardinals are among the names rumored to be candidates for pope.   USCCB’s immigration chief: ‘We announce the gospel, in season and out’ (RNS) — The El Paso bishop spoke to RNS about his approach to speaking out, the difficulty in reaching lay Catholics and his willingness to take risks.   After mourning pro-migrant pope, US bishops face renewed questions over Trump crackdown (RNS) — With fear gripping immigrant Catholic communities, bishops such as Mark Seitz are turning to Oscar Romero, the archbishop of San Salvador murdered after advocacy against violence, for guidance.    RNS Opinion Israel is about hope (RNS) — Even as the fires are raging in Israel, one word summarizes my vision of Judaism, and of the world.   Pope Francis will be remembered for fighting antisemitism (RNS) — In this time of remembrance for Pope Francis, we are called to reach out and build enduring bridges of dialogue and collaboration with Catholic leaders.   ICYMI Far away but close to home, Kashmir shooting brings moment of unity for Hindu Americans NEW YORK (RNS) — A terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir has brought together second-generation Hindus.   SBC membership drops to its lowest number in 50 years. But baptisms are on the rise. (RNS) — While overall membership declined in 2024, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination is seeing some post-COVID-19 rebound. In Other News Lawyers for New Orleans clergy abuse survivors ramp up pressure to depose archbishop Martin Scorsese announces film that will feature Pope Francis’s ‘final interview’   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