Religion News Service - New website alerts Orthodox Church to 'clergy sex abuse problem it must reckon with'

Top Stories New website alerts Orthodox Church to ‘clergy sex abuse problem it must reckon with’ (RNS) — Prosopon Healing not only names names, but offers victims help in coming to terms with their trauma. ‘We have arrived’: Mammoth deity statues announce Hindus’ rising status in the West (RNS) — At least five towering statues of Hindu gods have been built across Canada and the US in the past decade. Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence From the pulpits of Black churches, pastors used their sermons to denounce what they called hateful rhetoric from Kirk that runs counter to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. Last pastor forced out of war-torn Sudanese city NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The Anglican priest was forced to flee his church as an attack by armed militiamen killed two people and badly injured several others. Opinion I thought I was going to be murdered. Here’s what I learned. (RNS) — I thought I met the angel of death. And then, we discovered each other's humanity. We can’t limit politicians’ worth — or the consistent life ethic — to abortion alone (RNS) — The bishops attacking Cardinal Blase Cupich for honoring Durbin need to be as consistently Catholic as the politicians they criticize. ICYMI Longtime Muslim community leader placed in ICE detention in Dallas after green card is denied (RNS) — A Muslim American Society board member, Marwan Marouf was a well-known figure in Dallas’ Muslim community for his involvement in social and educational work. What does Pope Leo XIV want? 10 takeaways from his first interviews (RNS) — In his first in-depth interviews since his election, Pope Leo XIV set out his vision for the Catholic Church: open to dialogue yet firm on doctrine. In Other News Latest update of 1844 American songbook reflects new generation of ‘Sacred Harp’ singers Catholic University of America panel explores how Christians should think about AI 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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