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Boris Johnson says Trump was right on Russia, Ukraine
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared that former President Donald Trump was correct in his approach to Russia and Ukraine, noting that during his tenure as foreign secretary, Trump expelled Russian spies from the United States.
Open Doors US calls on churches to pray for persecuted Christians in sub-Saharan Africa
Open Doors US is calling on churches globally to pray for persecuted Christians in sub-Saharan Africa – where more than 16 million believers have been displaced due to religious violence – during the International Day of Prayer on Nov. 3.
Murdered pastor’s family decries 3-year wait for trial
The family of the Rev. Ronald K. Mouton Sr. is decrying the nearly three-year wait for justice following his murder, as the suspect remains out on a $500,000 bond.
Praying at home may be criminal offense in Scotland under new law
Scotland has enacted new abortion legislation that could criminalize praying at home within designated zones. The Abortion Services Act (Scotland) 2024 could result in prosecution for activities conducted in their own homes if these actions cause “harassment, alarm, or distress” to staff and patients at abortion clinics.
Obama blasts Trump Bible: ‘Got his name next to Matthew and Luke’
Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized Donald Trump’s promotion of a personalized “God Bless the USA” Bible, remarking that the former president Republican presidential nominee “got his name right there next to Matthew and Luke” during a speech in Pennsylvania.
Hurricane Milton: Death toll rises to 16; 2.5 million remain without power in Florida
Hurricane Milton has been confirmed to have caused 16 deaths in Florida, bringing significant destruction and severe challenges to the affected communities before barreling into the Atlantic Ocean Thursday. The storm, marked by its rapid intensification and extensive reach, has overwhelmed emergency services as 2.5 million customers remained without power, as of early Friday.
Christian man tortured, sentenced to 10 years in prison over house church affiliation is released
A Christian in Iran who was tortured and sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement with a house church has been released after serving nearly five years.
Bloodstains found on Shroud of Turin consistent with torture Christ suffered, researcher says
A scientist in Italy has provided new research suggesting the bloodstains found on the Shroud of Turin — a linen cloth that many believe was Jesus Christ's burial garment — are consistent with the types of torture faced by Jesus as described in biblical accounts.
Xi, Mao and CCP slogans replace Jesus, Virgin Mary in China's churches
In a sweeping overhaul of religious spaces, Chinese authorities have replaced Christian symbols with images of Communist leaders and party slogans across numerous churches in China, according to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, which points to an aggressive policy to integrate the Chinese Communist Party ideology into religious practices.
Rick Warren asks for prayers as brushfire reaches Saddleback Church property; suspect in custody
Rick Warren has issued a call for prayers as a brushfire consumed 2 acres of Saddleback Church’s main campus. Authorities have reported that the fire, which ignited near the church’s parking lot, has been contained, and a suspect is now in custody.