RNS Morning Report - An anti-Islam resurgence

Top Stories New GOP caucus signals resurgence of anti-Shariah movement (RNS) — In the Obama era, anti-Islam conservatives sought to block mosques and claimed Islamic law was about to take over America. Now, members of Congress and legislators in Texas and Oklahoma are trying to bring the anti-Islam movement back. Judge orders ICE to allow Catholics access to Chicago-area detention center (RNS) — The plaintiff group — the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership — has announced that Cardinal Blase Cupich will be joining them for Ash Wednesday Mass. Catholic congressional Dems rebuke Mike Johnson’s biblical defense of ICE WASHINGTON (RNS) — Their Friday (Feb. 13) statement, led by Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro, outlines a series of Catholic social teaching principles that the lawmakers say they consider when approaching immigration issues. Why fewer Latin Americans claim religion — but still pray and believe (RNS) — ‘The idea that you are only one religion is very North Atlantic,’ said religion sociologist Gustavo Morello. Opinion A cruel war is disempowering our empowering communities (RNS) — Their impact on the faith life of their cities is just one way immigrants have empowered their localities. Black history is America’s history (RNS) — We still see efforts to roll back civil and human rights for Black people in America. ICYMI Vatican warns SSPX bishop ordinations without papal approval would cause schism VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said he proposed a path for dialogue and full communion to the leader of SSPX at a meeting on Thursday. Yahrzeit glasses, a kitchen mystery and a recipe for generations (RNS and NPR) — Using candles to mark the yahrzeit, the anniversary of a death, is mentioned in Jewish tradition as far back as the Middle Ages. But the mass-produced glass holders came later. 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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