RNS Morning Report: Elizabeth II, longest to rule Britain and Church of England, dies at 96

Top Stories Elizabeth II, longest to rule Britain and Church of England, dies at 96 (RNS) — While bearing the title of Supreme Governor of Britain's established church, Elizabeth let her bishops manage its affairs. But in recent years she had spoken openly about her faith, explaining how it provided the framework of her life.   Pushed online in pandemic, women of color find safe spaces for faith and healing (RNS) — ‘There’s really no space in the nonprofit world, racial justice world or the ministry world that is just for women of color.’   Nearly 200 religious colleges deemed ‘unsafe’ for LGBTQ students by Campus Pride (RNS) — 'Campus Pride envisions campuses and a society free of anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice, bigotry, and hate,' said Campus Pride Executive Director Shane Windmeyer.   The most recognizable work at the Whitney Museum’s new modernism exhibit may be a tarot deck (RNS) — Artist Pamela Colman-Smith dismissed it as ‘a big job for very little cash.’ Now the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck is her legacy — and has brought her renewed recognition.   Hillary and Chelsea Clinton talk faith, marriage as ‘Gutsy’ series premieres (RNS) — Though the series is by no means faith-centric, elements of religion and spirituality are sprinkled throughout it. RNS Opinion ‘God-denying’ women and self-replacing Christians: How religion changes birthrates (RNS) — Religion has become a part of the conversation about declining birthrates.   NDAs are a tool for toxic church cultures (RNS) — Not every church that uses NDAs has faced scandal. But of those that have in recent years, NDAs were inevitably in the mix. ICYMI AME bishops condemn leaders who took massive kickbacks from church sales in New York (RNS) — The kickbacks came from the sale of Black churches in New York, some of which had been in distress. Church leaders hid the transactions from church members and state officials.   Mother Teresa: The first great saint of the television era (RNS) — Her story is so well known that we don’t really know her. In Other News Muslim groups are alarmed by new CNN boss’ first big hire Investigators seek more time to comb through evidence in Salman Rushdie stabbing case   Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend