RNS Morning Report - Mosque cafes brew community for younger, less religious generations of Muslims

Top Stories Mosque cafes brew community for younger, less religious generations of Muslims OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (RNS) — A growing number of U.S. mosques are adding cafes or similar ‘third spaces’ for young Muslims to gather without the formality of religious events. With mantras and a tricycle, Buddhist nun supports Denver’s unhoused DENVER (RNS) — Pedaling a tricycle loaded with water, food and harm-reduction supplies, Kelsang Virya moves through Denver’s hardest-hit areas looking for anyone who needs help. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl shows Asian American Jews they can lead in Jewish spaces SAN FRANCISCO (RNS) — The closest thing the United States has to a celebrity rabbi, the Korean-born Buchdahl is also a role model for the tiny community of Asian American Jews. Pope criticizes US bid to ‘break apart’ US-Europe alliance, insists on Europe role in Ukraine peace ROME (AP) — Leo was asked about the U.S. peace proposal and the seeming sidelining of European powers in the process. Opinion Jeffrey Epstein was the exception. Here’s the rule in human trafficking. (RNS) — In the world’s poorest countries, and even in the U.S., trafficking often unfolds in plain sight. The feds are asking universities to provide lists of Jews. This is never a good thing. (RNS) — One University of Pennsylvania professor notes, ‘This is how Nazis found many of my family members.’ ICYMI Christ Church at 50: How Doug Wilson pushed Christian nationalism to the center MOSCOW, Idaho (RNS) — The pastor, celebrating 50 years in his pulpit, has never had more influence than he does under the current presidential administration. Lobster Jesus: Sacrilege or the most New England Nativity ever? (RNS) — Inspired by Cape Cod cuisine and a beloved holiday movie, the Lobster Nativity portrays the characters of the Christmas story as crustaceans. 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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