RNS Morning Report - Two events remember the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot, appealing to two divine truths

Top Stories Two events remember the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot, appealing to two divine truths WASHINGTON (RNS) — A mile apart, supporters of the Jan. 6 rioters and clergy whose churches were assaulted five years ago, commemorated the historic events at the U.S. Capitol. How Maduro’s Indian guru became a household name in Venezuela (RNS) — The very first, unofficial Sai Center, named for guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba, opened in Caracas in 1974. Now, there are over 30 centers or groups connected to the guru across the country. The women of January 6 who left Christianity for faith in New Age conspiracy theories (RNS) — Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, RNS spoke with Noelle Cook about her new book, ‘The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging.’ New pipe organ signals rebirth for Episcopal parish after fire, flood and ‘plague’ NEW YORK (RNS) — The Church of the Epiphany’s new pipe organ was hand-built in Utah before being delivered by a semitrailer to the church on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Opinion When the church, like an aquarium, is built for the predators (RNS) — Minnows and guppies are expendable. It’s the big fish that bring in the crowds. Trump’s foreign policy is a disaster for America and the world (RNS) — The Trump administration does not even pretend to care about democracy, human rights, political refugees or victims of natural disasters. ICYMI Holy Door closes to end Jubilee Year — and a year of historic Vatican transition VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Rushed preparations, soaring pilgrim numbers and underwhelming financial returns defined a Jubilee Year shaped by an unexpected papal transition. With limits on campus protests, quieter vigils are the growing voice of protest NEW YORK (RNS) — While religious language or symbols are not necessarily present, the rituals are unmistakably spiritual in tone. 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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