RNS Morning Report - ELCA elects first Black presiding bishop, calls Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide

Top Stories ELCA elects first Black presiding bishop, calls Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide (RNS) — The Rev. Yehiel Curry, bishop of the ELCA’s Metropolitan Chicago Synod since 2019, will serve a six-year term as presiding bishop of the 2.7 million-member denomination.   Brent Leatherwood, head of embattled SBC public policy arm, steps down (RNS) — The SBC’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has been criticized for failing to fall in line with the MAGA agenda.   American Jewish Committee to donate $25K to damaged Gaza church (RNS) — The church has been housing and feeding a few hundred Christians and Muslims for nearly two years as the war continues.   Ex-Vatican auditor Libero Milone seeks to bring case, and evidence, to the pope (RNS) — The former Vatican auditor is pursuing further legal action after his wrongful termination case was dismissed and key evidence was excluded from his appeal.   Pope Leo confirms John Henry Newman as doctor of the church VATICAN CITY (RNS) — St. John Henry Newman’s teachings on the development of theology and the centrality of conscience have deeply influenced the Catholic Church.   RNS Opinion What the story of the Charleston church murders teaches (RNS) — The twists and turns of racial justice in America.   A few words on becoming voiceless (RNS) — I won’t be able to talk, but spasmodic dysphonia will not rob me of my voice.   ICYMI Evangelical legal group asks Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling (RNS) — ‘We think that it’s not a matter of if, but just a matter of when, the Supreme Court will overrule Obergefell,’ said Mathew Staver, head of Liberty Counsel.   New Jersey church threatened by eminent domain gets a reprieve – for now (RNS) — Church leaders and Mayor Dan Rodrick have been at odds for months over the future of the property. In Other News How a Harvard initiative studying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict collapsed Christian refugees caught in the crosshairs of U.S. immigration policy   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