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  Jul 29, 2024

  ‘Woke duplicity’: Christian leader says Paris Olympics apology  is ‘condescending’

  Following a controversial opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympics that featured an interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” with drag queens, religious leaders have released their own responses to the organizers’ apology.

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  Jul 29, 2024

  Kamala Harris called her pastor on night of presidential run

  Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to her longtime pastor, Rev. Amos C. Brown, following President Joe Biden’s announcement of not seeking reelection, according to reports, which say she requested the pastor to pray for her presidential run.

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  Jul 28, 2024

  First Baptist Dallas gets approval to try to save exterior of historic church after fire

  Amid concerns regarding the fate of the historic 133-year-old First Baptist Dallas, which suffered a fire two Fridays ago, church leadership has received city approval to commence preservation efforts for the structure’s remaining exterior walls.

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  Jul 27, 2024

  'A marked man': Fired Christian educator warns ‘every teacher is at risk’ after court loss

  A former Christian mathematics teacher in the United Kingdom lost his High Court appeal against a teaching ban, cautioning that "every teacher is at risk" for sharing personal beliefs in classrooms.

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  Jul 22, 2024

  Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies weeks after announcing cancer diagnosis

  Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, a vocal advocate for black Americans, has died at the age of 74. Her family announced her death in a statement, expressing their sorrow and appreciation for her impactful life.

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  Jul 21, 2024

  Archaeologists discover ancient Christian ‘palace’ in Bahrain

  An archaeological discovery has unveiled one of the earliest Christian structures in the Arabian Gulf, shedding light on a long-lost Christian community that thrived in the region before the widespread adoption of Islam in the early 7th century. The findings reveal the first physical evidence of the Church of the East, also known as the Nestorian Church, in Bahrain.

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  Jul 20, 2024

  Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories violate international law, top UN court rules

  The International Court of Justice has declared Israel's "prolonged occupation" and settlement policies in Palestinian territories since 1967 are unlawful and must end swiftly. This non-binding advisory opinion may intensify the legal and diplomatic scrutiny on Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

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  Jul 15, 2024

  Man killed by shooter at Trump rally went to church every Sunday,' hailed as 'hero' for protecting family

  Corey Comperatore, the 50-year-old man from Butler, Pennsylvania, who was killed during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a political rally, went to church every Sunday and loved his family and community, Gov. Josh Shapiro said at a press conference.

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  Jul 15, 2024

  Photographer captures image of bullet in assassination attempt at Trump rally

  Doug Mills, a photographer for The New York Times captured what appears to be a bullet in motion near former President Donald Trump’s head during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The rally, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, quickly turned into a chaotic scene following an assassination attempt that left the former president injured.

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  Jul 15, 2024

  Rio de Janeiro churches suspend activities in fear of 'Evangelical' drug lord

  Catholic parishes in Rio de Janeiro have suspended activities amid rumors that a gang leader and converted Neo-Pentecostal Evangelical had ordered them to close.