RNS Morning Report - In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights

Top Stories In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights WASHINGTON (RNS) — The inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday morning featured a number of interfaith leaders, including the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, who delivered the homily.   Native Alaskan leaders call to preserve Denali name for Mount McKinley (RNS) — Activists argue that Indigenous values should take precedence over honoring of a pro-tariff president.   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.   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.   Faith-based aid agencies challenge Trump’s order ‘realigning’ refugee program WASHINGTON (RNS) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump appears to keep all but a few refugees from entering the country, saying that the United States lacks the resources to absorb them.    RNS Opinion Praying for the president (RNS) — Praying for the President does not mean that you endorse everything he says and does.   Hostages are coming home. Thank God. (RNS) — This is what we have been praying for.   ICYMI 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.   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. In Other News Iraq passes laws that critics say will allow child marriage Fearing Trump’s deportation plans, immigrants turn to churches, lawyers   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