RNS Morning Report - New PBS doc; Laura Loomer vs. CAIR; Epstein's Kaaba covers

Top Stories New PBS docuseries examines the ‘interwoven history’ of Black and Jewish Americans (RNS) — Despite both having a history of persecution, the groups’ alliance has repeatedly been tested. Epstein bought Kaaba covers. What does the sacred Kiswah cloth represent? (RNS) — The black, gold-embroidered cloth that shrouds Islam’s holiest site in Saudi Arabia is a revered artifact that carries spiritual meaning for Muslims worldwide. Laura Loomer must resume payments to Muslim advocacy group, judge says (RNS) — Loomer had stopped the payments in December after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated CAIR a foreign terrorist organization. Photos of the Week: Candlemas, Haitian immigrants (RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes Candlemas in Mexico, Haitian TPS uncertainty and more. Francis’ actions scrutinized as Vatican appeals court reviews finance trial VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As the Vatican’s highest appeals court reviews the landmark finance trial, defense lawyers are increasingly focusing on an uncomfortable question: the legality of actions taken by Pope Francis during the investigation. Opinion The many forms of Holocaust distortion and why JD Vance’s remarks matter (RNS) — Is there a danger in universalizing the Holocaust? Why faith leaders have shown little support for ICE in Minneapolis (RNS) — In 1850, many Christian preachers publicly supported the Fugitive Slave Act against widespread protests. What’s different today? ICYMI Judge stops Noem from ending Haitians’ protected status, but fear of ICE remains (RNS) – Monday’s ruling came just over 24 hours before TPS status was set to expire for some 350,000 Haitians. This doctor couldn’t save one Palestinian toddler. Now he hopes to save all Gazan children. DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — A 53-year-old Kuwaiti-born and US-trained doctor is the unlikely visionary who has won the support of Israeli authorities for a sprawling new philanthropic enterprise in the Gaza Strip. 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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