RNS Morning Report - At inauguration, Trump says he was 'saved by God to make America great again'

Top Stories At inauguration, Trump says he was ‘saved by God to make America great again’ WASHINGTON (RNS) — The former president marked his return to the White House with religious services and prayers from a range of faith leaders.   At King Day rally, Sharpton leads oath to support DEI as Trump opposes it (RNS) — ‘I will defend equality for all, diversity, equality, inclusion, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, immigration rights,’ a crowd recited at a rally.   With last-minute pardon, Biden delivers immigration activist Ravi Ragbir from deportation (RNS) — A chorus of nationally known faith leaders and other clergy in the New York area had supported the New Sanctuary Coalition director's plea to be spared deportation.   Imam who backed Trump absent from inauguration, removed from program WASHINGTON (RNS) — Imam Husham Al-Husainy's invitation to give a benediction at the inauguration was seen as controversial in some conservative pro-Israel circles.   In Inauguration Day message, Pope Francis urges Trump to avoid ‘discrimination or exclusion’ (RNS) — Francis' prayer for the 47th president followed a Sunday interview with Italian media in which he called Trump's proposed immigration policy 'a disgrace.'   RNS Opinion Hostages are coming home. Thank God. (RNS) — This is what we have been praying for.   Hope amid caution: Reflections on Gaza’s ceasefire (RNS) — In Gaza, hope is not just a feeling — it is a survival mechanism.   ICYMI Faith communities help LA fire victims with shelter, necessities while planning for future (RNS) — 'It really has to be an all-hands-on-deck community engagement to rebuild and restore and return,' said one Los Angeles pastor.   In Israel, a mix of relief and anxiety as first hostages are freed JERUSALEM (RNS) — Amid the joy Sunday were fears the ceasefire could collapse at any moment, leaving more than 90 hostages in Hamas captivity.   In Other News Trump officials haven’t decided on post-inauguration Chicago raids, Homan says Archdiocese of Chicago removes 2 priests from ministry after sex abuse allegations   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