RNS Morning Report - Viral warnings of planned ICE raids on churches have pastors worried

Top Stories Viral warnings of planned ICE raids on churches have pastors worried  (RNS) — Rumors and viral reports about potential ICE raids have immigrant church leaders worried about their congregations. DHS says it doesn’t have plans to raid churches — but won’t rule it out. Muslim civil rights group sues Texas governor after terrorist accusation (RNS) — The federal lawsuit argues that Abbott improperly used his office to target the domestic nonprofit without due process and in violation of federal law. Catholic clergy, nuns sue Trump admin over Communion access for ICE detainees (RNS) — ‘The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity,’ the legal complaint reads. As ICE descends on Charlotte, faith leaders draw on other cities’ actions to aid immigrants (RNS) — As many as 500 people, a mix of clergy and other volunteers, have appeared at the training sessions on how to counter ICE. A new funding plan puts NYC bishop and Trinity Church at odds (RNS) — A new funding plan would cut costs for most New York churches but calls on Trinity Church to double its donations to the diocese. Trinity leaders say they want to help but the bishop’s plan won’t work. Opinion The theology of climate denial comes to the Pentagon (RNS) — If you want cover for rolling back climate initiatives, few one-liners do as much work as calling them religious. Bipartisan proposal would let clergy opt back in to Social Security (RNS) — By allowing clergy who have opted out of the Social Security system to opt back in, the legislation will ensure that these crucial workers can continue to help the rest of us. ICYMI 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. In Other News 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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