RNS Morning Report: Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington

Top Stories Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington WASHINGTON (RNS) — Having led the San Diego diocese since 2015, McElroy, 70, has experience with immigration, both as a political issue and a reality in his diocesan churches.   Trump Bible gets new ‘Inauguration Day Edition’ just in time for Jan. 6 (RNS) — A new ad urges supporters to buy a Bible commemorating Trump's return to the White House. The new edition of the God Bless the USA Bible features Trump's name on the cover and will be on sale until Jan. 19.   Freedom from Religion Foundation dissolves honorary board in spat over trans issues (RNS) — The nation’s largest freethought organization published, then removed, an article by honorary board member Jerry Coyne who argued that transgender women are more sexually predatory than other women.   Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Here’s what to know ATLANTA (AP) — The first events reflected Carter’s climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, to decades on the global stage as a humanitarian and advocate for democracy.   RNS Opinion Jan. 6 and the right’s contingent support for democracy (RNS) — As we celebrate today's peaceful transfer of power, we shouldn't be so naive as to believe that the extreme right has embraced democratic norms and institutions.   In ‘A Complete Unknown,’ I met my younger self (RNS) — I saw the movie for the music and the story. As I watched it, I felt my youth returning.   ICYMI Catholics prepare to celebrate 50 years of first U.S.-born saint (RNS) — Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton founded the first congregation of women religious in the US and the first US Catholic girls’ school.   Does a lack of faith lead to suicide? One study says yes. Scholars of secularism say no. (RNS) — A new study by a Christian scholar found higher rates of suicide and campus sexual assault in states where more nonbelievers live. But others who study secularism say correlation doesn't prove the case. In Other News Pope Francis appoints first-ever woman to head Vatican dicastery Tennessee, Kentucky bishops join chorus of Catholic leaders in support for immigrants   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