RNS Morning Report - After eyebrow-raising sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde beset with criticism and praise

Top Stories After eyebrow-raising sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde beset with criticism and praise (RNS) — ‘The people who are in danger are the people who fear for their lives and their livelihoods,’ Budde said in an interview. ‘That’s where the focus should be.’   Their kinship sealed by fire, St. John the Divine brings Notre Dame to life in exhibition (RNS) – ‘Notre Dame and St. John the Divine are both symbols of resilience,’ said St. John’s dean.   Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in settling lawsuits (RNS) — The university will now consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism when investigating complaints.   In Israel, where support for Trump is high, celebrations on his inauguration JERUSALEM (RNS) — ‘I am excited to see a leader who is a real friend of Israel stand by his words,’ one American expat in Israel said at an inauguration celebration.   New book offers insights on the quirks and mysteries of the Catholic faith (RNS) — From mummies to werewolves to ghosts, ‘The Catholic Handbook’ offers a collection of spiritual and paranormal oddities.   RNS Opinion The Jan. 6 pardons are Trump 2.0 (RNS) — Welcome to the dark underbelly of America.   All the president’s clergy (RNS) — Who prayed, and who didn’t, at the inauguration.   ICYMI At historic Riverside Church, a multifaith coalition seeks to reclaim King’s dream NEW YORK (RNS) — On Monday, a group of interfaith leaders came together to speak about Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of ‘beloved community’ against today’s context of social and political disunity.   Anabaptists commemorate 500 years with new study Bible and more (RNS) — In North America, MennoMedia is releasing a new study Bible that features the reflections of 597 Bible study groups from 18 Anabaptist faith groups. In Other News The Bishop who pleaded with Trump: ‘Was anyone going to say anything?’ U.S. bishops voice concern over immigration, gender policies in religious freedom report   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