RNS Morning Report - Barred from the US, a pastor leads his Wisconsin church from Guatemala

Top Stories Barred from the US, a pastor leads his Wisconsin church from Guatemala (RNS) — RNS found at least 25 immigrant pastors were detained, deported or otherwise separated from their churches. While the Rev. Esdras Paredes ministers via video, his congregation sells tamales to raise funds and prays for a miracle. Why is the documentary ‘NAZA’ causing a political storm? Here are 5 things to know. (RNS) — From its 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival to its vilification by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 'NAZA' is drawing attention for its focus on Israel's loose calculus of collateral damage in its war in Gaza. Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day, Christian authors, arrested for alleged abuse (RNS) — The Days are co-authors of a best-selling Christian book on relationships. New Jersey Muslims sue township for mosque denial, alleging discrimination (RNS) — The federal complaint alleges the zoning board bowed to anti-Muslim pressure and violated the Muslim Center’s constitutional rights. Abducted by the LRA as a teen, he now turns to faith to heal his trauma NAIROBI (RNS) — More than 2,000 former LRA captives and returnees gathered in northern Uganda for prayer and reconciliation, confronting a painful question: How do communities receive people who are both victims and victimizers? Opinion The pope’s message on AI is breaking through in Silicon Valley and beyond (RNS) — As I've met with tech leaders and government officials, I've been surprised (and gratified) by the intense level of interest in and respect for what the US Church has to offer as AI accelerates. Israel votes next month. American Jews have a role, even without a ballot. (RNS) — Often the best way to love a country is to fight for it to do better. If we leave it up to Netanyahu and his cohort of politicians willing to sacrifice everything for power and dominance, then we will never reach a better future. ICYMI Pope Leo says existential concerns about AI ‘should be taken seriously’ ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (RNS) — 'If someone were to ask me, am I in panic mode? No, I sleep at night,' the pope said. But, he doesn’t believe the warnings regarding AI are 'fake news, as some have said.' Megachurch pastor Craig Groeschel follows Tim Tebow in suspending ties to Life Surge (RNS) — An investigation by podcaster Pablo Torre and Mother Jones magazine alleged that Life Surge, which runs Christian leadership and wealth events featuring sports stars and Christian celebrities, pressured attendees into taking on tens of thousands in debt. 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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