RNS Morning Report - Mosques face increasing challenges to provide security amid growing anti-Muslim fervor

Mosques face increasing challenges to provide security amid growing anti-Muslim fervor   Next week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is expected to announce awards of $274.5 million in nonprofit security grants to houses of worship and other religious institutions. Known as the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, the program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the DHS.   After the deadly attack at a San Diego mosque in May, RNS National Reporter Ulaa Kuziez attended a webinar on mosque security. She heard from Muslim leaders who are frustrated with the grant program, which they warn may be excluding Muslims at a time when anti-Muslim hate is rising and the need to secure mosques is urgent.   Kuziez and RNS Senior Editor Yonat Shimron also learned that some mosques without resources to apply to grants are getting application support from Jewish groups who have won the grants.         Top Stories Mosques face increasing challenges to provide security amid growing anti-Muslim fervor (RNS) — Muslim organizations suspect they are not afforded fair access to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program administered through the Department of Homeland Security. Five faith facts about the 2026 NBA Finals (RNS) — Sport competitions often prompt the most pious fans to see divine favor and religious meaning in the performance of their chosen teams and athletes. This year’s NBA Finals, opposing the New York Knicks to the San Antonio Spurs, are no exception. Catholic bishops approve revised abuse guidelines despite calls for broader reform (RNS) — It was also announced at the USCCB meeting Thursday that the bishops would keep fighting abortion as their ‘preeminent priority’ in their guidelines to voters ahead of the midterm elections. Pope Leo XIV makes heartfelt appeal for migrants: ‘Human dignity has no passport’ LAS PALMAS, Spain (RNS) — At a Canary Islands port marked by migrant suffering, Pope Leo XIV told survivors of trafficking that their dignity cannot be taken from them and warned Europe that every boat arriving on its shores poses a question about what remains of its humanity. Southern Baptists oppose amnesty, political violence, women pastors at annual meeting (RNS) — In a departure from resolutions dating to 2006, the SBC’s new statement does not mention a path to legal status for immigrants. Opinion My friend’s disability from long COVID changed her view of faith and friendship (RNS) — The isolation of being homebound has taught my friend hard lessons. As a result, she believes that her connection with God has increased. ICYMI The country’s largest Protestant adoption agency is dropping LGBTQ couples — again (RNS) — The reversal comes five years after the foster care and adoption agency first agreed to partner with LGBTQ couples. Southern Baptists pass a ban on women pastors again. This time, they hope it sticks. (RNS) — The proposed ban on churches with women pastors or those that allow women to preach was approved by three-quarters of church messengers gathered in Orlando. 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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