Religion News Service - For High Holidays, rabbis brace for complex discussions on Gaza war and US politics

Top Stories For High Holidays, rabbis brace for complex discussions on Gaza war and US politics (RNS) — High Holidays sermons, said Cleveland Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk, put Jewish teachings in perspective and show ‘how they might operate in a world that is trembling.’ Witness-tampering allegations turn spotlight from Becciu to Vatican prosecutor (RNS) — The Vatican appeals court admitted a defense bid to recuse prosecutor Alessandro Diddi, shifting the spotlight from Becciu to the conduct of the prosecution itself. Nigerian Christians afraid to gather as attacks by Islamist herders mount LAGOS, Nigeria (RNS) — The country now sees an average of 30 Christians killed every day, making Nigeria the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. Thousands of motorcyclists converge on Portuguese shrine for annual Blessing of the Helmets FATIMA, Portugal (AP) — Over the weekend, an estimated 180,000 members of Portugal’s motorcycling community converged on the Fatima shrine for the so-called Blessing of the Helmets. Opinion Religious freedom for psychedelic users? Not without Indigenous truth. (RNS) — The doors for the spiritual use of psychedelics were opened by struggles over peyote for Native Americans. Rosh Hashana helps us envision a Judaism beyond nationalism (RNS) — The idea of ‘the Jewish People’ as a unified nation is a modern invention. ICYMI What is Navaratri, the Hindu festival of nine nights? (RNS) — Celebrations of Navaratri, which means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, differ widely across Indian regions. Mural unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral sends a message on immigration NEW YORK (RNS) — ‘Some have asked me, are you trying to make a statement about immigration?’ said Cardinal Timothy Dolan. ‘Well, sure we are.’ In Other News How Kenyan villagers saved their sacred caves from a mining company ‘They’re small but they’re mighty.’ Meet the Wisconsin Sisters healing the land. 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

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