RNS Morning Report - Behind the scenes, security protocols at synagogues have expanded dramatically

Top Stories Behind the scenes, security protocols at synagogues have expanded dramatically (RNS) — A Jewish institution in North America or Britain that doesn’t have a security plan is today an outlier. Dorothy Day’s grandchildren reflect on a legacy that still challenges the church (RNS) — Kate Hennessy, the Catholic Worker co-founder’s granddaughter, said Day is a model for her fellow believers ‘to grasp faith and trust with all we have, even if it is by our bleeding fingertips.’ Pope Leo urges Lebanon’s youth to stay and rebuild amid crisis and conflict BEIRUT (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV told a crowd of young Lebanese that despite war, economic collapse and exile, their country’s future is still in their hands, and he urged them to ‘be the hope Lebanon is waiting for.’ Netanyahu requests a pardon to end his ongoing corruption trial in Israel TEL AVIV (AP) — Netanyahu, who has been at war against Israel’s legal system over the charges, said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous change in the region. Opinion Near the end of his life, playwright Tom Stoppard finally told his own Jewish story (RNS) — He was a creator of absurdist stories, but his own was largely hidden from view. Pope Leo gave a crucial Advent message during Middle East visit (RNS) — ‘We live in a world where religion is too often used to justify wars and atrocities,’ the pope said. ICYMI Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew sign document urging progress on Christian unity ISTANBUL, Turkey (RNS) – On the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the two Christian leaders pledged to unify their churches while warning world leaders to halt the spread of war. He brought 19 guests to the Maha Kumbh. They share their spiritual experience in a new book. (RNS) — To Wells Fargo Advisors Managing Director Yakub Mathew, the once-in-a-lifetime Maha Kumbh Mela was a quest of shared humanity beyond faith divisions. In Other News In Houston suburbs, Abbott’s attacks on CAIR unnerve Muslim residents During Advent, immigrant congregations find hope shadowed by fear 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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