RNS Morning Report - Samaritan's Purse to play a larger role in Gaza aid distribution

Top Stories Samaritan’s Purse to play a larger role in Gaza aid distribution (RNS) — The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is being phased out, said Samaritan's Purse CEO Franklin Graham. At Bay Area protest, a second pastor is shot by federal agents with a pepper round OAKLAND, Calif. (RNS) — For the second time in six weeks, a pastor was struck in the head with a pepper round fired by a US immigration agent as faith leaders protested the arrival of more than 100 US Customs and Border Patrol agents. Pope Leo’s first 6 months: Unity, migrants, AI and a US style without the fireworks NEW YORK (RNS) — A panel of Vatican experts said Pope Leo XIV is working to unite a polarized church, elevating migrants and contemplating AI. New Age spiritual group Eckankar will soon have its first new leader in 44 years (RNS) — This weekend (Oct. 25) marks 60 years since the founding of Eckankar, a New Age American faith movement. Opinion MAGA preachers make Charlie Kirk a test of true faith. Here’s how that went 300 years ago. (RNS) — When politics and religion mix in religious communities, it is the spiritual health of congregations that suffers. A ceasefire on Simchat Torah restored our spirit. Now, Jews need to recover our joy. (RNS) — The words coined by Nova Music Festival survivors — 'we will dance again' — have come to fruition. ICYMI ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood accused of sexual misconduct (RNS) — It’s the latest in a string of crises to rock the small, conservative denomination.  Hispanic evangelical Trump adviser says he may not endorse candidates in the future NEW YORK CITY (RNS) — The Rev. Tony Suárez said he voted for Trump three times and believes the president is in favor of immigration reform. In Other News New York, California pour money into Planned Parenthood after federal defunding ‘Islamophobia is endemic,’ Mamdani says of Republicans’ push to deport him Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. 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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