RNS Morning Report: On US-Mexico border, Catholic leaders prepare for return of Trump anti-migrant regime

Top Stories On US-Mexico border, Catholic leaders prepare for return of Trump anti-migrant regime SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — Protecting parishioners from deportation has become a theme in the ministry of several Catholic leaders at the border.   T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit on New Year’s Eve (RNS) — ‘God in his infinite wisdom and his great grace brought me back to this same spot,’ he told his congregation as he spoke for about 55 minutes.   How religion, wellness bros and conspiracies made some Americans doubt seed oils (RNS) — Clean eating and spiritual health have often been linked in American culture.   San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller on leading at the border: ‘We have to be accountable’ SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — Born in Mexico, García-Siller is the only immigrant bishop leading a border diocese. He talked to RNS about facing the incoming Trump administration, synodality, the U.S. bishops’ anti-poverty program and his health.   RNS Opinion The death penalty: Vengeance, justice or mercy? (RNS) — It is hard to believe Jesus would execute anyone.   Should the Democrats (re-)embrace religion? (RNS) — The past may not be prologue.   ICYMI Jewish leaders decry Pope Francis’ criticism of Israel as ‘incendiary’ (RNS) — The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, whose stated goal is to ‘bolster Israel’s security and prosperity,’ defended Israel’s actions in Gaza as a ‘legitimate military campaign.’   The new leaders in the world of faith to follow in 2025 (RNS) — Even as U.S. politics seemed to be locked into familiar patterns, a few faith leaders showed the ability to take the country in new directions. In Other News Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to abortion and gay marriage activists Recordings by New Orleans attack suspect express extreme religious views   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