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Pastor blames San Francisco gov't after parishioner stabbed during Mass
The pastor of a Roman Catholic church in San Francisco placed partial blame for a parishioner's recent stabbing on the local government, which he said has allowed crime and mental illness to run rampant in the city.
Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns; UN official calls for more aid amid gang warfare
More than a month after announcing he would resign amid escalating gang violence, Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry formally submitted his letter of resignation.
Radio host wants Pastor Charlie Dates to repent for praying over Chicago Bears stadium plans
Pastor Charlie Dates of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago has come under fire from a sports talk radio host for praying at a press conference for the NFL’s Chicago Bears announcement of plans for a new $4.7 billion stadium on the Chicago lakefront.
Russell Brand announces baptism after months-long spiritual journey: 'Taking the plunge'
Actor and comedian Russell Brand announced Friday that he is going to be baptized on Sunday, following the culmination of a months-long public wrestling with the tenets of Christianity.
National Council of Churches launches ‘Freedom Summer’ initiative to mobilize voters in 2024
The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA is launching a series of events known as "Freedom Summer," hoping to mobilize voters and observe the 60th anniversary of the original summer of civil rights activism.
Ex-porn star who found Jesus urges Kanye West not to start porn site: ‘Yeezy Porn’
Ex-porn star Brittni De La Mora, who became a Christian after her life was radically changed by Jesus, took to X this week to warn Kanye West not to start a pornography studio that he plans to call “Yeezy Porn.”
13 states that may have abortion referendums in 2024
This November, there could be over a dozen states that consider an abortion referendum, which would be a record number of ballot measures that have long-lasting implications for abortion policy in 2024.
Sikh warriors wielding swords injure pastor in brutal attack: ‘We warned you not to conduct church’
A group belonging to a Sikh warrior order last week attacked a pastor and another Christian with swords and knives in northern India’s Punjab state for leading church worship in their village.
Who are the declared candidates running for president in 2024?
With the 2024 presidential election taking place later this year, several candidates have thrown their hats into the ring even though a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump has consistently remained the most likely outcome. Here are a few facts to know about each of the declared candidates running for president, including those who have since withdrawn from the race.
Taylor Swift's new album draws criticism from Christian leaders who say it mocks God, Christians
Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, has garnered criticism from faith leaders who have taken to social media this week to express their distaste with the lyrical content that they believe mocks God and Christians.
Pastor accused of blasphemy after sermon comparing tithing, alms-giving
Muslim leaders have filed complaints of blasphemy against a leading Christian pastor in Indonesia.
Catholic AI chatbot used by over 180K people to ‘ensure fidelity to Church teaching’
An artificial intelligence chatbot program aimed at helping people learn more about the Roman Catholic Church teachings is being used by over 180,000 people across 165 countries.
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