RNS Morning Report - Military archbishop asks that Catholics be excused from livestreamed execution

Top Stories Military archbishop asks that Catholics be excused from livestreamed execution (RNS) — The archdiocese’s statement adds to the list of faith leaders who have condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plans to livestream the execution of former Major Nidal Hasan. SBC seminaries see new generation of leaders with R. Scott Pace installed at Southeastern WAKE FOREST, N.C. (RNS) — R. Scott Pace succeeds Daniel Akin, a key champion of the conservative takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention in the early 1980s. At his inauguration, Pace promised to continue that conservative mission. Faith leaders on the ballot: 11 races to watch (RNS) — The Democratic clergy running are making some races unexpectedly tight. Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh groups say FBI data undercounts bias (RNS) — In a statement shared exclusively with RNS, 35 organizations wrote that the decline in hate crimes registered by the FBI isn’t 'synonymous with safety.' Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung ROME (AP) — Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. Opinion Even murderers are made in the image of God (RNS) — What does Judaism say about what happened to Christa Pike and what is planned for Nidal Hasan? Pope Leo is teaching the church the virtue of patience (RNS) — Like Francis, Leo understands the synodal process is more important than any teaching that comes out of the event. ICYMI Black church leaders broaden voter outreach ahead of midterm elections (RNS) — ‘We have to try to make it so big it can't be rigged,’ Michigan Baptist leader the Rev. James C. Perkins said of voter turnout efforts. What to know about Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming lung surgery VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As Pope Leo XIV prepares for surgery to remove a lung nodule, questions have arisen about what prompted the procedure, how long he will remain in the hospital and who runs the Vatican during his absence.     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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