RNS Morning Report - Bishops ban trans care at Catholic hospitals, sidestep nurses’ push for better work conditions

Top Stories Bishops ban trans care at Catholic hospitals, sidestep nurses’ push for better work conditions BALTIMORE (RNS) — The bishops face criticism from transgender Catholics and their advocates, who say that the bishops failed to meaningfully consult their community, as well as from nurses, who say the bishops should enforce existing directives around labor rights and service to the poor. Muslim artist detained by ICE is being ‘punished’ for his social media posts, his lawyers say (RNS) — Lawyers for the Dallas-area artist say officers unjustly targeted him based on his social media activity, which immigration enforcement officials claim ‘glorify terrorism.’ Methodist pastors march into courtroom to support ‘boring suburban dad’ indicted for protesting CHICAGO (RNS) — ‘If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,’ said a Chicago area UMC pastor. In Tanzania, faith leaders who speak out against post-election violence are targeted NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Catholic Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi has called for justice for the victims, warning that there can be no peace without it. Opinion Catholic bishops decry treatment of migrants without mentioning Trump (RNS) — The bishops sent words of solidarity and comfort to the migrants without condemning those responsible for rounding them up and deporting them. Why clergy should risk assault to protest ICE (RNS) — For people wanting to experience God, we are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church. ICYMI T.D. Jakes moves from pastoring to podcasting as his next focus (RNS) — The announcement of the podcast stated that Jakes will also be telling more of his own story. At meeting, US Catholic bishops say they oppose ‘indiscriminate mass deportation of people’ (RNS) — The bishops approved an immigration statement with 216 in favor, five opposed and three abstentions. In Other News Numbers down but engagement up among youngest U.S. Catholic adults, survey finds This pastor fell for a TikTok stunt and sparked a debate on Christian charity 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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