Tuesday, August 12, 2025

RNS Morning Report - Pope Leo Chiclayo abuse case proves tricky to translate outside Peru

RNS Morning Report Desktop

Top Stories

Pope Leo Chiclayo abuse case proves tricky to translate outside Peru

(RNS) — The press conference, with its serious translation errors, indicated the difficulties Ana María Quispe Díaz has faced as her story is scrutinized on an international stage — and the challenge for the international Catholic community in understanding a Peruvian abuse case that now has global implications.
 

Faith groups mark atomic bombing anniversary with White House vigil and Pentagon arrests

(RNS) — At the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, Catholic peace groups gathered in Washington, DC, to remember the victims, support survivors and call for an end to nuclear weapons.
 

World Vision wins sex discrimination case in appeals court

(RNS) — The ruling overturned a decision by a lower court where a plaintiff argued World Vision had discriminated against her marital status, sex and sexual orientation.
 

A Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks outcry and accusations of Islamophobia

MADRID (AP) — Spain's Migration Minister Elma Saiz on Friday called the ban “shameful,” and urged local leaders to “take a step back” and apologize to local residents.

 

RNS Opinion

With new Vatican ambassador, Trump sends culture-war message to American Catholics

(RNS) — The new US ambassador to the Holy See may faithfully represent the White House's conservative agenda, but his appointment's real purpose seems to be to sow more discord at home.
 

Recalling one of the most difficult decisions a family can make

(RNS) — An article in The New York Times Magazine about a severe genetic abnormality reminded me of a personal story. It drove home my belief in abortion rights.

 

ICYMI

How Hindus are embracing gender equality in an ancient siblings tradition

(RNS) — The bond between siblings shouldn't be gendered, say these American Hindus.
 

Vatican ties with Azerbaijan under fire amid accusations of cultural genocide

(RNS) — Azerbaijan’s hefty donations to restore Vatican treasures are drawing sharp criticism from Armenian activists, who accuse the Holy See of whitewashing the country's destruction of their Christian heritage.

In Other News

 

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
color-twitter-48.png color-facebook-48.png color-instagram-48.png color-youtube-48.png color-linkedin-48.png color-tiktok-48.png

No comments:

Post a Comment