RNS Morning Report - The Rev. David Black's ICE protest arises from his Chicago church's long tradition

Top Stories The Rev. David Black’s ICE protest arises from his Chicago church’s long tradition (RNS) — ‘I’m seeing almost a revival of Christianity through what’s happening at Broadview in Chicago,’ the Rev. David Black said. Nick Fuentes and the Groyper challenge to Catholicism (RNS) — As bishops remain mostly silent on Fuentes’ growing influence, Catholic media leaders and scholars are left to explain what his rise says about the church’s shrinking authority online. Christian “Groypers,” or supporters of Fuentes, weigh in on the debate. Virginia’s Episcopal bishop says diocese identified sources for $10M reparations fund (RNS) — The announcement came after former Racial Reparations Task Force members expressed doubts over the diocese’s commitment to deliver on its 2021 promise and uncertainty about its ability to secure funding. Photos of the Week: Cooking kimchi, Turkey preps for Pope Leo (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes cooking kimchi for the poor, preparations for Pope Leo XIV's trip to Turkey and more. Opinion How immigrants, student protesters and Muslims became the lepers of our time (RNS) — Christian nationalism’s enemies have a strange tendency to muddle together into a single existential threat to the American way of life. Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that (The Conversation) — Respectful relationships are key to students’ sense that their spiritual identity is welcome on campus. Schools can help foster those connections. ICYMI Vatican groups report progress, and tensions, on women and LGBTQ inclusion VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican’s synod study groups released a rare update on their work after Pope Francis’ death. It suggests a mix of momentum and gridlock. Why Trump’s immigration crackdown may make America less Christian (RNS) — America has become less religious because white Americans are less religious. Most recent immigrants are religious, and many are Christians. In Other News Northern Ireland must change how its schools teach religion, court says Orthodox church pews are overflowing with converts 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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