RNS Morning Report - Zohran Mamdani is running to be New York mayor. How his Muslim faith stirred the race.

Top Stories Zohran Mamdani is running to be New York mayor. How his Muslim faith stirred the race. NEW YORK (RNS) — Mamdani's focus on kitchen table issues has drawn interest across the Muslim spectrum, but his progressive positions on Gaza may alienate voters from other religious communities.   Investigation finds Rev. Barber did not misdirect funds to pay his ex alimony (RNS) — An independent investigation by Repairers of the Breach found that Barber did not use or direct organizational funds for personal benefit.   Trump administration quietly continues to admit unknown number of white Afrikaner refugees (RNS) — Americans are still celebrating World Refugee Day, but there are far fewer of them since President Trump shut down refugee resettlement for all but white South African Afrikaners.   International Day of Yoga celebrates the Indian spiritual ‘gift’ to the world (RNS) — Whether for sport or spirituality, practitioners say, yoga has solidified itself as part of the fabric of the United States.   Head of Caritas in Jerusalem reports worsening situation in Gaza, West Bank (RNS) — Anton Asfar, secretary general of Caritas Jerusalem, criticized the Israeli-run and US-backed humanitarian foundation in Gaza, saying, 'This is not aid.'   RNS Opinion If Dylan could sing about Israel and Iran (RNS) — He could have written 'Neighborhood Bully' for this precise moment in history.   A book on Pope Leo’s rise already? Chris White’s compelling account takes a long view. (RNS) — Delivered just six weeks after Leo's election, it creates a broad picture of a new era unfolding in the Catholic Church.   ICYMI Dave Ramsey’s company faces another setback in court over religious discrimination (RNS) — A company owned by Dave Ramsey, a talk show host and author known for his faith-based financial teachings, has faced a series of lawsuits in recent years.   ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ the unofficial Black national anthem, celebrates 125 years WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘It is featured in over 40 different Christian hymnals and sung in churches all across America, not just during Black History Month or Juneteenth,’ said musician Theodore Thorpe III. In Other News Islamic State suicide bombing in Damascus church kills 22 and injures 63 Gunman opens fire on Michigan church and is fatally shot by staff members, police say   Depend on our reporting? Help us out! As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. You can support this work! 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