RNS Morning Report - Astronaut Victor Glover is still trying to find the spiritual words to describe his Moon mission

Top Stories Astronaut Victor Glover is still trying to find the spiritual words to describe his Moon mission (RNS) — 'At the end of it, when we were just responding totally instinctually, we talked a lot about God,' Glover told RNS in a recent interview, referring to the Artemis II crew. Supreme Court stops execution of inmate who became a ministry leader on death row (RNS) — At the heart of Alabama’s latest death penalty controversy is Jeffery Lee, who became a Christian mentor to other incarcerated men on death row. Opponents to Lee’s execution ask courts to 'choose life.' Pope Leo tells human traffickers to ‘repent’ or face God’s judgment TENERIFE (RNS) — On his final day of a weeklong trip to Spain, the pope called on all Catholics to integrate migrants into society to prevent the 'silent shipwreck' of loneliness and exploitation in the countries where they arrive. Opinion Riz Ahmed’s ‘Bait’ gives James Bond treatment to South Asian and Muslim experiences (RNS) — The dramedy examines a young Pakistani-British Muslim chasing a sense of belonging and what it means to be fully oneself and fully Muslim. A Sikh Spurs fan holds onto faith  (RNS) — I love living in a city where people don’t look at me twice for wearing a turban. People care less about the religion I follow and care more about the basketball team I support. ICYMI Five faith facts about the 2026 NBA Finals (RNS) — Sport competitions often prompt the most pious fans to see divine favor and religious meaning in the performance of their chosen teams and athletes. This year’s NBA Finals, opposing the New York Knicks to the San Antonio Spurs, are no exception. Mosques face increasing challenges to provide security amid growing anti-Muslim fervor (RNS) — Muslim organizations suspect they are not afforded fair access to Nonprofit Security Grant Program administered through the Department of Homeland Security. 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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