RNS Morning Report - Chip and Joanna Gaines tried to build a big tent. Conservative Christians aren’t having it.

Top Stories Chip and Joanna Gaines tried to build a big tent. Conservative Christians aren’t having it. (RNS) — Conservative Christians have called for the Gaineses to 'repent' after having a gay couple on their new show. The pattern is nothing new.   Johnnie Moore says embattled aid group ‘unbelievably effective,’ blames UN, Hamas for not helping Gazans (RNS) — During a one-hour Zoom call, the chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said the world was waging a disinformation campaign against the group.   Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza (AP) — Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.   Catholic archbishop of Miami leads motorcycle rosary session at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ (RNS) — Despite extensive attempts to obtain approval to say Mass in the detention center, Wenski told RNS the archdiocese had not been able to provide pastoral care for the detained migrants.    RNS Opinion Jeffrey Epstein’s Jewishness is only relevant if you are antisemitic (RNS) — Jeffrey Epstein was scum. And, also, a classic piece of antisemitic mythology.   Clergy: It’s time to lead the fight for families at state and local levels (RNS) — Clergy and community members believe the No. 1 policy priority for the church is securing high-quality, affordable child care.   ICYMI Are AI sermons ethical? Clergy consider where to draw the line. (RNS and NPR) — Much of the debate involves grappling with the question of whether AI is being used as a replacement for a sacred human project or whether it's a tool in the service of that project.    National teacher’s union board rejects member vote to boycott the Anti-Defamation League (RNS) — The board of the National Education Association made clear its decision was not a statement of support for the ADL. In Other News Mississippi launches MAMA program to support moms, families, and pro-life values ‘No long sermons’: how influencer Catholic priests are spreading the word of God online   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