RNS Morning Report - After Annunciation shooting, Catholic schools pray, prepare drills in sanctuaries

Sponsored message: Top Stories After Annunciation shooting, Catholic schools pray, prepare drills in sanctuaries (RNS) — While many school leaders have become resigned to the necessity of preparing for potential school shootings, it was shocking to Catholics across the country to learn of an attack while students were gathered for worship.   In a new book, Brandon Ambrosino takes on God’s will (RNS) — In his new book, 'Is it God's Will?' the journalist-turned-theologian comes to some frank and candid admissions about the nature of God.   From addiction to the finish line: Shelter residents take on half-marathon (RNS) — Among those coaching the new runners is a former convict turned runner who recently finished the Boston Marathon.   Police say Minneapolis church shooter was filled with hatred and admired mass killers MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said videos and writings the shooter left behind show that the shooter "expressed hate towards almost every group imaginable.”   RNS Opinion The degeneracy of Christian nationalism and the demolition of culture (RNS) — Trump's assault on art and culture is only outdone by his debasement of his fellow humans.   Armenians and Jews: A look in the mirror (RNS) — Armenians and Jews have much in common.   ICYMI Black faith leaders march on Wall Street to denounce anti-DEI campaign (RNS) — Protesters led by the Rev. Al Sharpton descended on Manhattan’s financial district to decry efforts by the Trump administration and corporations to abandon diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.   In Kendrick-inspired turn, Mexican Catholic band Jésed calls on fans to ‘live in sanctity’ (RNS) — Fede Carranza, who wrote and produced the record, draws on inspiration from California rapper Kendrick Lamar and British musician Jacob Collier. In Other News Book burning, Latin prayers – and a lot of kids: inside the American ‘trad family’ movement Pope Leo demands end to ‘pandemic of arms’ after Minnesota school shooting   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