RNS Morning Report - Archbishop Coakley, evangelical leaders condemn plans to livestream execution of Fort Hood gunman

Top Stories Catholic, evangelical leaders condemn public execution plan of Fort Hood gunman (RNS) — ‘The public execution even of one who has done grave harm will only further undermine the moral fabric of our nation and be a blight on the conscience of its people,’ Archbishop Paul S. Coakley said in a statement. Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung VATICAN CITY (AP) — The 71-year-old pope said the nodule was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed” or well-localized. Catholic Iowa bishop steps up in case of immigrant from Ivory Coast facing deportation (RNS) — Bishop Dennis G. Walsh wrote to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to urge him to stop the deportation of Fatou Traore, which he called a ‘grave violation of her human dignity and the rights that are intrinsic to each one of us.’ Why an interfaith coalition is pushing to change Bosnia-Herzegovina’s constitution SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (RNS) — Religious leaders argue the country’s current government disenfranchises religious minorities and encourages conflict between larger religious groups.   Opinion Rabbi Deborah Waxman: How progressive Judaism can build a better future (RNS) — The first woman and first out lesbian to lead a Jewish congregational movement reflects on seven convictions about religion, community and democracy. Middle East churches must protect children orphaned by war, says Christian leader (RNS) — Michel Abs of the Middle East Council of Churches discusses his organization’s emergency response in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank. ICYMI Three years after Oct. 7, some US Jews want to carry guns to synagogue (RNS) — Many US synagogues hire on- or off-duty police officers to stand guard, usually outside the building. Now some synagogues say that’s not enough. They want armed congregants in the building. New details emerge in abuse allegations against author Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day (RNS) — A criminal complaint alleges that Seth Day sexually assaulted the couple's daughter. The couple has been barred from seeing their children by an emergency protective order.     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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