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Church in hometown of ‘Vicar of Dibley’ star reverses ban on female pastors
A church in the United Kingdom, known for its connection to a British television star who famously played a female vicar, has decided to rescind a ban on female pastors amid mounting pressure from activists calling for equal opportunity in the clergy.
Women paraded naked, villages burned and looted: Report lists assaults on Christians in Manipur
Days after a viral video showed Christian women being paraded naked and groped before one of them was gang-raped in public, drawing the world’s attention to the ongoing violence in northeast India’s Manipur state, a tribal organization has published a report listing several other physical and sexual attacks perpetrated against women.
'Sound of Freedom' sells over 8.9 million tickets, passes $100M in box office revenue
Angel Studios’ film “Sound of Freedom” has now sold over 8.9 million tickets, surpassing $100 million in box office revenue.
‘Sound of Freedom’ producer says a ‘no’ from Jim Caviezel’s wife led to rescue of 200 kids
Eduardo Verástegui, the producer of "Sound of Freedom," recently recounted how a "no" answer from actor Jim Caviezel's wife led to the rescue of 200 children from human traffickers in Colombia.
School-based health clinics offer 'gender-affirming care' at 'no cost' to students in Seattle
Health facilities located in at least two public schools in Seattle, Washington, are providing "gender-affirming care" to students while school staff are instructed to refrain from informing parents if their children identify as the opposite sex.
Iranian pastor sent to prison over 1,000 miles from his home
An Iranian pastor has been relocated to a prison over 1,000 miles from his residence in the country's southern region after he was recently arrested and facing contested accusations of undermining state security.
At least 400 acts of violence committed against Christians in India in first half of 2023: report
The first half of 2023 has seen a surge in violence against Christians across 23 states in India, according to a New Delhi-based human rights group, which identified 400 incidents, up from 274 reported over the same period last year.
European Parliament calls for peace in Manipur; India accuses EU of having 'colonial mindset'
The European Parliament passed a resolution urging the Indian government to urgently restore peace in northeast India's Manipur state amid escalating tribal conflict, leading the Modi administration to accuse the international body of budding into "internal matters."
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea recalls moment God ‘made perfect sense’
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea recently recalled a pivotal moment when he felt the divine presence of God, saying that he prays multiple times per day despite considering himself nonreligious.
‘Our Father’ in Lord’s Prayer is ‘problematic’ for some, says Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has suggested that the word “Father” in the Lord’s Prayer can be distressing for some individuals, particularly victims of abuse or those who've suffered under “oppressive patriarchy.” Cottrell's comments have drawn the ire of some Christians who view his comments as a direct rebuke of Jesus Christ.