RNS Morning Report: National Prayer Breakfast breaks from ‘The Family’

Top Stories National Prayer Breakfast breaks from ‘The Family’ with new organization (RNS) — Critics are questioning whether the change is a full departure from the past or merely cosmetic.   Twitter reinstated white nationalist Nick Fuentes. He lasted 24 hours. (RNS) — In his brief Twitter comeback tour, Fuentes spouted late-night obscenities and conspiratorial, antisemitic musings.   Hamline University faculty call on president to resign over handling of Islamic art (RNS) — The faculty council voted 71-12 to ask the president to step down, saying its members no longer have faith in her ability to lead the St. Paul, Minnesota, school.   Pope Francis moves ahead with delayed Africa visit despite violence in Congo (RNS) — A Vatican spokesman said ‘there was no specific threat’ to the 86-year-old pontiff.   Pope Francis: Homosexuality not a crime VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring such laws 'unjust,' Francis said the Catholic Church can and should work to put an end to them. RNS Opinion How come evangelical leaders are cool toward Trump? (RNS) — They’re waiting on the people in the pews.   Advocates and builders, advancing religious freedom together (RNS) — The two camps in U.S. religious freedom diplomacy need to work as one. ICYMI How Southern California helped birth white Christian nationalism (RNS) — Part memoir, part history of Southern California’s formative role in the rise of the religious right, Bradley Onishi's new book traces his growing estrangement from the faith he once zealously championed.   Middle Collegiate Church expects historic façade to be demolished by spring (RNS) — New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, by a vote of 8-2 on Jan. 10, granted the church’s request for a ‘certificate of appropriateness’ to take down the façade. In Other News Alabama governor adds another layer of protection to religious freedom Why religion and school choice seem so tightly connected: Human minds and souls   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