RNS Morning Report - How LGBTQ-affirming churches are confronting religious trauma

Top Stories How LGBTQ-affirming churches are confronting religious trauma  (RNS) — Nearly half of Americans who left religion cite the mistreatment or rejection of LGBTQ+ people as an important reason. But how do the LGBTQ+ people who stay find healing? From Christian prayer circles to sujood, religion is all over the 2026 World Cup (RNS) — Five ways that faith has showed up during the 2026 World Cup. Japanese internment camp survivors demand closure of Dilley, TX family detention center DILLEY, Texas (RNS and Texas Tribune) — Completing a pilgrimage from the Texas site of a World War II internment camp, interfaith activists said history is repeating itself at the nation's only family detention facility. War is ‘never blessed by God,’ says Pope Leo in opening cardinals summit VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV opened a Vatican summit of cardinals by urging humanity to resolve conflicts 'as human beings and not as beasts.' Religious groups are more prepared for aliens than you think (RNS) — Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee told RNS that he sees evidence of UFOs in the Bible. Southern Baptists’ resolutions reflect support of Christian nationalism, scholar says (RNS) — ‘The evidence that the resolutions provide is very clear in terms of the kind of endorsement of the ideas of Christian nationalism that are present in the denomination,’ said Nancy Ammerman. Opinion The Obama Presidential Center opening gave a glimpse at a more hopeful future (RNS) — The opening of Obama’s presidential museum revealed how hope, dignity, empathy and faith continue to inspire a new generation of leaders. Renewable energy investments are a moral and economic imperative  (RNS) — Ordinary families are being asked to carry the costs of an energy system that enriches a few while leaving communities everywhere vulnerable to conflict, instability and rising prices.  ICYMI As Supreme Court clears way to deport Haitians and Syrians, faith leaders grieve, prepare for what’s next (RNS) — The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can end temporary protected status for Haiti and Syria, leaving hundreds of thousands vulnerable to deportation. Pope Leo to convene cardinals to rethink war and peace in the age of AI VATICAN CITY (RNS) — At a gathering in Rome, Pope Leo XIV will place war and peace at the center of his young pontificate, pressing cardinals to imagine how the church can respond to a world shaped by violence, fear and technological power. 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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