RNS Morning Report - A former SSPX priest embraces life as a gay man and tattoo artist

Top Stories A former SSPX priest embraces life as a gay man and tattoo artist EXTON, Pennsylvania — In some traditionalist circles, Palmquist’s story — from SSPX priest to talking on YouTube about his faith and being gay — is already infamous. As ICE readies Louisiana facility for children and families, faith leaders hold vigil ALEXANDRIA, La. (RNS and Verite News) — Part of the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up deportations, the facility — which will hold unaccompanied minors and families — is situated beside an airport that has become known as the country’s busiest hub for deportation flights. As anti-Hindu rhetoric grows, Texas Hindus rethink public celebrations DALLAS (RNS) — ‘I enjoy celebrating your culture, religion, whatever your faith is, but everything has a limit,’ said Irving resident Seema Ashar. ‘You cannot disturb other people, and it’s getting wilder and wilder every year. You have to respect everybody around you.’ For Sukkot, etrogim purveyors find a lively, lucrative market in Brooklyn (RNS) —The most expensive fruit sold in New York City today is not for consumption. A single etrog, a pithy, lemon-like citrus fruit, can cost thousands of dollars for religious Jews willing to pay for perfection.       Opinion America: Don’t be a stranger (RNS) — All told, only 34% of Americans — barely a third — say most people can be trusted. There is a path to a more neighborly America. Shields up! Evasive maneuvers! How the LDS Church responds to perceived criticism (RNS) — The church’s insatiable need for public approval means we are supposed to emphasize how the church’s internal records show our metrics going up, up, up. ICYMI Bishop Mariann Budde to resign, will remain in post during lengthy replacement process WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘I’m going to do all that I can to both lead well in this period and to ensure that there’s as much wind in the sails of the future leader and the diocese going forward as is humanly possible,’ Budde said in an exclusive interview with Religion News Service. Here’s what to know about Pete Hegseth’s new Office of Religious Affairs (RNS) — A memo announcing the establishment of the Office of Religious Affairs said it would ‘oversee research, technology, and analytical tools to support and assess spiritual fitness, spiritual readiness, and spiritual resilience’ of soldiers.       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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