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04/06/2013Brazilian Missionaries in Senegal Granted Bail After Child Trafficking and Conspiracy Arrests
Brazilian missionaries, Jose Dílson Alves da Silva and Zeneide Novaes, who have been imprisoned in Thiés, Senegal, were granted bail in Dakar on Friday. The missionaries were arrested in November last year accused of child trafficking and conspiracy.
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03/20/2013Pope Francis Could Foster Ecumenism, Help Decentralize Catholic Church, Latino Christian Leaders Claim
Pope Francis' installment as pontiff could lead to a major and significant impact not only in the Catholic Church, but also across all religions as well as the political area, a number of Catholic and Evangelical leaders in Latin America have said.
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02/21/2013Who Will Be the Next Pope? Brazilian Cardinal Touted to Replace Pope Benedict
With Pope Benedict XVI announcing his impending resignation at the end of this month, rumors continue to swirl about who will succeed the Pope when he steps down. Many are now pointing to a Brazilian Archbishop as one of the favorites to be the next pontiff.
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02/05/2013Pastor to Sue Forbes for Listing 'Richest Pastors' in Brazil; Claims Information Wholly Inaccurate
A recent report by Forbes magazine listing the richest pastors in Brazil has sparked criticism of evangelical leaders in the country.
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01/28/2013Jesus Christ in Bed With the Statue of Liberty: Ad Causes Outrage in Brazil
An advertisement depicting Rio's Christ the Redeemer Statue in bed with the Statue of Liberty has sparked outrage in the Christian community. The advert purportedly for Ukraine International Airlines has gone viral and has received much criticism since it was first launched.
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01/14/2013Benny Hinn to Hold Revival Crusade in Sao Paulo During Brazil Carnival
Evangelist Benny Hinn will be hoping to help bring revival to Brazil during the country's carnival period, taking place from Feb. 9 through 12.
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Barna Group Launches Hispanic Division Following US Presidential Elections 2012
Following the recent U.S. Presidential elections, where Hispanics played an important role in the outcome, the Barna Group have announced the launch of its new Hispanic research division.
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11/15/2012Lady Gaga in Tears on 'Born This Way Ball' Tour in Brazil: 'I Felt God in This Place'
Lady Gaga has been gushing about how much she loves Brazil ever since she arrived in the country for her "Born This Way Ball" tour. The "Telephone" singer was moved to tears during her first performance in Rio de Janeiro last Friday.
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11/04/2012Vote for Presidential Candidate Better Equipped for Immigration Reform, Hispanic Leader Says
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez and Robert Gittelson have called on Latino voters to choose the better equipped candidate to work on immigration reform in the upcoming presidential election next week.
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10/26/2012Evangelical Christians Commit to Create Impact in Latin America During FIDE Encounter
Christian leaders in various Latin American countries have called for unity in order to make a larger impact in the region. The call came during a meeting of Evangelical Alliances that took place in Panama city, Panama, between October 17 and 20.
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10/25/2012Virgins Wanted: Brazilian Woman's Virginity Sold for $780K for Controversial Documentary
A controversial auction to sell off a Brazilian woman's virginity has come to an end Wednesday with six bidders confirmed as competing. The auction ended with a Japanese man winning with a final bid of $780,000.
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10/19/2012Evangelical Christians Influencing Municipal Elections in Brazil
Evangelical Christians in Brazil have been playing an important role in the 2012 mayoral and city councilor elections in the country. Following their huge growth, revealed in the 2010 census results from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), they have been seen as a major target group for candidates vying for votes.
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10/17/2012'Gangnam Style': Watch Bizzare Parody Video of Inri Christ, Who Claims to be Jesus
South Korean rapper Psy's eccentric song sensation "Gangnam style" has gained a new parody with performance of Inri Christ, a bizarre Brazilian religious man who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ on Earth.
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10/10/2012'Hug Me, Jesus Loves You' Evangelism Effort Reaches Out to Homosexuals in Brazil Gay Pride Parade
An evangelism effort titled "Hug in the name of Jesus" has been heralded a success by a group of Christians calling themselves "Crazy for Jesus." The effort was conducted at a gay parade in Goiania, in the central region of Brazil.
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10/10/2012Virgins Wanted: Brazilian Woman Selling Virginity May Face Spiritual Consequences, Says Pastor
Brazilian Catarina Migliorini, who is just 20-years-old, became a viral sensation in recent weeks after she decided to auction off her virginity to the highest bidder. The move has sparked a wave of criticism and debate about sexual morality and prostitution issues, with Christian leaders speaking out to offer guidance on sex and spirituality.
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