RNS Morning Report - How Rutgers University became the battleground for Hindu inclusion

Top Stories How Rutgers University became the battleground for Hindu inclusion (RNS) — Rutgers has long been at the helm of Hindu activism in America. Harlem spiritual leader and political luminary Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid dies at 74 (RNS) — An unwavering champion of social justice, Abdur-Rashid was seen as a direct descendant of the revolutionary Black Muslim leader Malcolm X and carried his legacy in sermons and protests.  New Catholic migration chair talks about supporting immigrants, respecting critics BALTIMORE (RNS) — Victoria, Texas, Bishop Brendan Cahill leads a diocese of about 100,000 Catholics on Texas’ Gulf Coast. Bible sales keep growing, even as many Americans lose their religion (RNS) —About 18 million Bibles have been sold this year, part of a five-year boom in Bible sales. ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood suspended after sexual misconduct allegations (RNS) — Bishop Ray Sutton, who had taken over Wood’s archbishop responsibilities, also announced he would forfeit those commitments and resign as dean of the province. Opinion Pope Leo embraces the radical challenge of Catholic social teaching (RNS) — Those who hoped an American pope would be more supportive of unregulated capitalism will be very disappointed in Leo. The US Catholic bishops’ beautiful magenta message (RNS) — The American prelates' refusal to obey right-left, red-blue was on full display at their recent annual meeting in Baltimore. ICYMI At least seven faith leaders arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest (RNS) — 'I've got bruises all over my body,' the Rev. Michael Woolf, who was thrown to the ground and arrested by police, told RNS. Pope Leo, in audience with Hollywood stars, sends ‘love letter’ to ailing movie industry (RNS) — In a meeting with Hollywood heavyweights, Pope Leo XIV warned that movie theaters are disappearing just as their cultural power is most needed. In Other News Trans women attend Vatican event with Pope Leo, but not at head table ‘Trump is inconsistent with Christian principles’: why the Democratic party is seeing a rise of white clergy candidates 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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