RNS Morning Report: Did faith fall off a cliff during COVID?

Our year-end fundraising campaign is underway. Love reading our coverage every day? Show your support by donating to our nonprofit newsroom. Top Stories Did faith fall off a cliff during COVID? New study says no. (RNS) — Religious life in America was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But did it lead to a loss of faith as well as a decline in churchgoing?   Candidates to lead the Catholic bishops — and what their election would mean (RNS) — At the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' fall meeting, the prelates will elect a new president to replace Los Angeles Archbishop José Gómez, who has served since 2019.   Canadian artist hopes to be ‘visual ambassador’ of Pope Francis’ message to poor VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The creator of 'Homeless Jesus,' Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz is on his way to becoming the most prolific sculptor under Pope Francis’ pontificate.   Muslim Americans make historic gains in 2022 midterm elections (RNS) — 'When Muslims run for office today, in 2022 and beyond, … it's rewarded by voters,' said Mohammed Missouri, executive director of Jetpac, a nonprofit that works to increase Muslim representation in US government and politics. RNS Opinion Israel’s Haredi parties support Netanyahu again, but their politics aren’t what you think (RNS) — The 'ultra-Orthodox' Shas and United Torah Judaism parties aren't political hardliners, or very political at all.   What Dave Chappelle got right (RNS) — Dave Chappelle's SNL monologue was offensive. But, there are some things we can learn from it. ICYMI Muslim Americans make historic gains in 2022 midterm elections (RNS) — 'When Muslims run for office today, in 2022 and beyond, … it's rewarded by voters,' said Mohammed Missouri, executive director of Jetpac, a nonprofit that works to increase Muslim representation in US government and politics.   Religious groups with immigrant members grew fastest over past decade (RNS) — A decennial study of US religious life shows that the number of participants in congregational services has not kept up with the overall population growth. But religious groups drawing large numbers of immigrants have seen steady growth. In Other News Center for Catholic Studies Hosts Science and Religion Institute As More Latinos Retreat From Religion, These Utahns Reflect on Their Catholic and Lds Views   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