RNS Morning Report - Pope Leo gathers cardinals in first consistory to chart church’s path together

Top Stories Pope Leo gathers cardinals in first consistory to chart church’s path together VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The closed-door meeting comes as Leo inherits a deeply divided church and seeks to set the tone for his papacy by emphasizing unity, shared responsibility and evangelization rooted in listening. Warnock, declaring ‘spiritual crisis,’ urges public, private sectors to help meet needs WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Those of us who are people of faith need to lead the way in helping the nation to understand that meeting people’s physical needs is a spiritual project,’ he said. Pope Leo announces second consistory, promising yearly gatherings of cardinals VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV announced plans for a second consistory in June, and pledged to hold such meetings annually — a move widely seen as signaling a more collegial and consultative style of leadership at the Vatican. Indian ‘lost tribe’ believes it is fulfilling prophecy by moving to Israel (RNS) — Since 1989, through special government permissions, about 4,000 Bnei Menashe have been able to make aliyah, but just as many people have spent years, in some cases generations, attempting to move to Israel.  Interfaith concert looks to reclaim Jan. 6 as day of unity, five years after Capitol riots (RNS) — ‘I think that is a beautiful contrast to the violence that took place five years ago,’ one organizer told RNS. Opinion Contrary to Hegseth’s military demands, Christianity requires disobedience against corruption (RNS) — If Hegseth wants a military force shaped by Christian values — a contradiction in itself — he shouldn’t expect absolute compliance. Jews and Hats: A Thousand-Year-Old Love Story (RNS) — Hats are a symbol, and nowadays, quite a potent one. ICYMI Liberal Christian denominations condemn US actions in Venezuela, call for peace (RNS) — Four days after the raid that extracted the Venezuelan leader and his wife and brought them to face federal charges in New York, nearly every mainline Protestant group has condemned the US actions. ‘God is using Trump’: Latino evangelicals celebrate Maduro’s capture as divine victory (RNS) — Latino evangelicals maintain that their shared faith was key to Maduro’s capture and that the church will play a critical role in charting the country’s future. 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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