RNS Morning Report - 'This is domestic terror': Shaken by ICE raids, pastors rethink ministries

Top Stories ‘This is domestic terror’: Shaken by ICE raids, pastors rethink ministries (RNS) — The fear of raids has pushed some congregations back to pandemic-era worship strategies.   Third prosecutor appointed in ACNA trial of Bishop Ruch (RNS) — 'Bringing justice to victims is my sole interest in this case,' said Thomas Crapps, the new prosecutor.   Pope Leo is focused on AI. What should his guidance offer the world? VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV has addressed the opportunities and challenges of AI often, leading many to think he will write in an encyclical about its implications.   Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope’s hometown to call for more reforms CHICAGO (AP) — She appeared with members of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. The advocacy group sent a letter to the pope on Thursday renewing demands for more accountability on clergy sex abuse complaints and released documents related to Díaz's case.   RNS Opinion Billions in park funding at risk as Great American Outdoors Act expires (RNS) — Let's recommit to caring for these special, incredible places where God’s handiwork is on display around every corner.   Why we need women’s mosques (RNS) — Mosques led by women are disappearing, along with their push for equal rights for women and LGBTQ+ Muslims.   ICYMI Opus Dei Catholic who led Dallas ICE lawyers now defends immigrants (RNS) — As the second Trump administration doubles down on harsh immigration policy, Hunker, an Opus Dei member who retired from ICE to join a private immigration law practice in February 2024, is in a position to speak out.   As ‘What If…’ returns to theaters, Dallas Jenkins recalls finding his Christian movie calling (RNS) — Years before the success of 'The Chosen,' the filmmaker 'was embarrassed by the notion of faith-based films,' he told RNS. In Other News The rise of Silicon Valley’s techno-religion ‘They do not teach us what we need’: Inside the expansion of religious schools for girls across Afghanistan   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