RNS Morning Report: In Mike Huckabee, Israel will have a friend and true believer as ambassador

Top Stories In Mike Huckabee, Israel will have a longtime friend and true believer as ambassador (RNS)—The former Arkansas governor and pastor-turned-Fox News host has been a supporter of Israel since his first visit in the 1970s. He sees the growth of Israel as a sign that biblical prophecies are true.   Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church (RNS) — The presiding bishop was elected on a mandate to reorganize the denomination’s aging structure and adapt to modern times. It’s something he knows a bit about.   Bishops and bankers meet to help Catholics seeking to ethically invest (RNS) — The financial community lags behind amid a surge in the demand for faith-consistent investments.   What evangelicals say they want from a second Trump term (RNS) — ‘Our people were elated, for the most part, over the election results,’ said Robert Jeffress, a Southern Baptist pastor.   RNS Opinion Jewish Americans should look harder at Elise Stefanik’s attacks on elites (RNS) — Don’t be fooled by her performance at the hearing with those college presidents. There is far more to Stefanik than meets the eye.   How will the Catholic bishops deal with the new Trump administration? (RNS) — A look back at the last one may give us a clue.   ICYMI What now for the Anglican Communion? LONDON (RNS) — Besides needing to pick a new leader, the Church of England has an urgent need to show in short order that it can respond to abuse.   Ascension nurses receive tepid response from Catholic bishops after rally BALTIMORE (RNS) — The nurses distributed handouts alleging that Ascension has failed to follow the bishops' directives by disproportionately divesting from hospitals in higher-poverty communities, closing labor and delivery units and pediatric units, understaffing hospitals and engaging in unfair labor practices, including retaliation, threats and intimidation. In Other News Latino evangelicals praise Donald Trump as president-elect who respects Christians London Mayor Sadiq Khan says Trump’s attacks on him are due to his ethnicity and religion   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