Morning Briefing

Here is what's new on NCRonline today: 

• Sulpicians withdraw from San Francisco seminary
• NY cardinal's new compensation program for victims will keep sex abuse hidden
• Islamic art exhibit brings Muslim voice, symbols to a Catholic church
• Conversation: He learned to give much to others
• Pope tells Jesuits to walk to peripheries, be open to future
• ICYMI: Travel Luther's life through these German destinations. Catch up on all of our coverage of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation here. 

From Global Sisters Report: 

• Haitians face endless cycles of recovery while aid groups come and go
• East Africa sisters gather with spiritual hearts to focus on UN development goals
• Q & A with Sr. Bridget Tighe, bringing health care to people in the Gaza Strip

In other news around the web: 

• Residents of Kansas city rally in support of Muslims
• Iraqi advances give hope to displaced Christians
• 'Gay cake' appeal: Christian bakers Ashers lose appeal
• Why several Native Americans are suing the Mormon church
• In a promise to lift a curse, a scheme to steal Chinese immigrants’ savings
• Presbyterian Church apologizes at AFN for boarding school abuses
• Archbishop Cupich is sending the Cubs a special blessing

Countdown to the election (14 days):

• PAC tries to unlock Amish vote for Donald Trump
• Column: Updating the race for control of the Senate
• Clinton's careful courtship of Muslim voters

Start your day inspired with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR's sister publication, Celebration, for Daily Bread, a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings.

Or reflect on Pencil Preaching by Pat Marrin. Every morning Pat Marrin breaks open the Word with a pencil sketch and a short meditation.