RNS Morning Report: With National Rally showing strength in Sunday’s vote, French Muslims hold their breath

Top Stories With National Rally showing strength in Sunday’s vote, French Muslims hold their breath PARIS (RNS) — While National Rally leader Marine Le Pen recently said no Muslim citizens would lose rights if her party won, Muslim leaders expect the closure of many mosques and Islamic schools, the deportation of foreign imams and stricter bans on wearing hijab if Sunday's vote goes her way.   Bills to enhance religion in schools spur fights between faiths WASHINGTON (RNS) — As lawmakers push faith-focused education bills, the statutes are facing pushback from an unexpected source: other religious people.   With new patriarch, Bulgarian Orthodox Church turns toward Moscow ISTANBUL (RNS) — Many who opposed Daniil, the new Patriarch of All Bulgaria, worry that his election represents a sharp turn away from the policies of his predecessor, Neophyte I, who is remembered as a unifier.   ‘Which parts of the world do we stop covering?’ Former leaders alarmed by USCCB layoffs ask (RNS) — 'The budget of an organization reflects its priorities,' said retired Des Moines, Iowa, Bishop Richard Pates. RNS Opinion The Americans with Disabilities Act is still doing its work. Churches should join in. (RNS) — A church that includes people with disabilities is a more radiant church. ICYMI California Baptists cut staff, citing decline in Cooperative Program Giving (RNS) — Overall giving to the SBC’s national funding program is down about 2%.   The Episcopal Church revises clergy misconduct protocols for fairness, transparency (RNS) — The changes come as the denomination prepares to welcome a new presiding bishop with a history of bringing abuse to light. In Other News Biden declares that only ‘the Lord Almighty’ can drive him from the race Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’ 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. RNS 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