RNS Morning Report - On Dorothy Day’s birthday, the life and work of the last living Catholic Worker who knew her

Top Stories On Dorothy Day’s birthday, the life and work of the last living Catholic Worker who knew her NEW YORK (RNS) — Jane Sammon is the only Catholic Worker still living in one of the original Houses of Hospitality who worked with Dorothy Day, now a candidate for sainthood. ACNA archbishop faces second sexual harassment claim as questions arise about interim leader (RNS) — Bishop Ray Sutton, who was tapped to take on Archbishop Steve Wood's duties during Wood's leave of absence, is also facing criticism for his previous handling of spiritual abuse complaints. Mamdani win likely to give other Muslim progressive candidates momentum (RNS) — Mamdani's election has already energized Muslim progressive candidates, political experts say, who are disillusioned by the Democratic establishment or feel shut out of the political system. United Methodists ratify plan to unify denomination while decentering US church (RNS) — Under the new restructuring plan, called 'regionalization,' the denomination's nine regions will be equal partners with greater freedom to tailor church life to their own customs and traditions. Sitting atop fridge to protest SNAP cuts, faith leader models Jesus’ ‘proximity’ to the poor (RNS) — Nonprofit leader Terence Lester is sitting on a fridge for 42 hours to raise awareness of the 42 million Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Opinion I’m cautiously optimistic about the new LDS apostle (RNS) — Elder Gérald Caussé may be a predictable choice in terms of his age and LDS church experience, but he's a good one. Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide (The Conversation) — Landor v. Louisiana, one of this year’s highest-profile religious freedom cases, underscores how complex legal protections for free exercise are in the US today. ICYMI ‘I feel like I’ve lost my home’: Some NYC Jews who hoped Mamdani would lose consider their future NEW YORK (RNS) — After Mamdani’s election, the Anti-Defamation League announced an initiative to track his administration and the safety of Jewish New Yorkers. ‘Sarah’s Oil’ movie tells story of a Black girl who had faith her Oklahoma land had oil (RNS) — The movie depicts 11-year-old Sarah Rector’s certainty that God told her oil was underneath her land. In Other News In Kansas, a new Methodist church focuses on progressive and LGBTQ+ members U.S. steps up Gaza aid role to support fragile ceasefire 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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