RNS Morning Report - The Catholic megaparish packing City Hall for immigrant safety

Top Stories The Catholic megaparish packing City Hall for immigrant safety VISTA, Calif. (RNS) — In a city of about 100,000, the 13,000 parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi have become a force to be reckoned with.  At Mamdani victory party, a broad coalition of faith communities cheers Muslim mayor-elect NEW YORK (RNS) — From prominent Muslim community leaders to members of Jews for Zohran, Hindus for Zohran and Shias for Zohran, the campaign’s election reflected the diverse coalition of religious communities who rallied behind him. Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi makes US history as first Muslim woman to win statewide office (RNS) — During this year’s lieutenant gubernatorial campaign, Hashmi faced attacks targeting her Muslim faith, including from her opponent. Washington Cardinal McElroy diagnosed with cancer, to miss bishops’ meeting (RNS) — The Archdiocese of Washington said McElroy has a nonaggressive cancer that rarely causes pain and his prognosis is good. Opinion Who wrote this prayer? Discernment, trust and the spirit in the age of AI (RNS) — The question isn’t whether a machine can pray, but whether we still know how to listen for the Spirit. US bishops must face challenges in the American church and society (RNS) — If the bishops could speak with one voice united with the pope, they would project a moral voice worth listening to. ICYMI Inside Zohran Mamdani’s bid to win over religious New Yorkers NEW YORK (RNS) — Over the past year, the candidate has leaned on his Muslim identity to mobilize voters from across traditions, from Friday prayers and Diwali celebrations in Queens, to Baptist church services in Harlem and Sukkot observances in Hasidic Williamsburg. A new group of Buddhist technologists is working to shape the future of AI (RNS) — Launched publicly in August, their initiative is mapping how Buddhism and AI are already shaping each other and striving to infuse Buddhist principles into AI development. In Other News Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in US Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Muslim woman elected statewide in the U.S. Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. 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

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