RNS Morning Report - Religious Democrats prepare to turn election victories into legislative action

Top Stories Religious Democrats prepare to turn election victories into legislative action (RNS) — Newly elected lawmakers are setting their priorities as progressive faith groups press Congress to act on voting rights, healthcare and economic inequality. Music videos, remodeling and backup plans: Chiclayo prepares for Pope Leo’s return CHICLAYO, Peru (RNS) — Local businesses are displaying cardboard cutouts of the pope and welcome banners, schools are putting together special projects and local vendors are preparing to sell to the crowds that will soon descend on Chiclayo. Counterprotesters rally in support of Philadelphia Jewish restaurants during boycott ride (RNS) — A bicycle ‘boycott ride’ targeting six Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square turned into a ‘food crawl’ with hundreds of supporters lining up to order breakfast and lunch fare. Bystanders defend Seattle Diwali celebration targeted by far-right agitators (RNS) — Far-right agitators disrupted a Seattle Diwali celebration. Bystanders of all backgrounds banded together to push them out. Opinion Façade or true belief? Elizabeth Holmes, Nathan Fielder and that cross necklace (RNS) — The one scene in ‘You Can See Everything’ I still can't shake. In Philadelphia, love defeats an anti-Jewish rally (RNS) — Sometimes, hatred loses. That is what just happened in Philadelphia. ICYMI Argentina’s Milei embraces Pope Leo XIV, who pushes him on austerity BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (RNS) — In his speech, Leo emphasized a number of public policy priorities, including many that Milei has made cuts to, though Leo did not directly criticize the president. ‘Indian Christmas:’ Hindus celebrate and mourn the commercialization of Diwali (RNS) — Big-box retailers and luxury brands have embraced the Hindu festival of lights. But some question whether the five-day spiritual festival is being flattened into a glitzy shopping season. 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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