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Frank Damazio, author, former megachurch pastor, dies at 75

BY  :  Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter   Mannahouse Church, formerly City Bible Church in Portland, Oregon, has announced the death of its former longtime pastor and author, Frank Damazio. He was 75. “With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved former pastor, […]

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Russian patriarch praises Putin’s influence on church-state relations despite persecution concerns

BY  :  Michael Gryboski, Editor Christian post    The head of the Russian Orthodox Church recently commended Vladimir Putin over his handling of church and state relations despite concerns from human rights advocates about religious persecution in Russia. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow wrote a letter […]

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U.S. Hispanic Protestant Churches See Growth in Membership, Outreach Efforts

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BY  :  Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com According to a new Lifeway Research survey, Hispanic congregations in the United States have seen significant growth amongst their members and in outreach efforts. “For decades, the Hispanic population in the U.S. has been growing exponentially, and it is imperative […]

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Pope Francis says ‘being homosexual is not a crime’ but still a sin

BY  :  Ryan Foley  Christian  Today (CP) Pope Francis said in an interview this week that while homosexuality is sinful, countries should not criminalize homosexual practices. In an interview with The Associated Press Tuesday, Pope Francis acknowledged that homosexuality is a “sin” while stressing the importance of […]

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National Prayer Breakfast breaks from ‘The Family’ with new organization

BY  :   Jack Jenkins, Adelle M. Banks  Religion News Service  Critics are questioning whether the change is a full departure from the past or merely cosmetic. President Joe Biden speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast,  on Capitol Hill in Washington. WASHINGTON (RNS) — The National Prayer […]

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Atheist Group Complains after Sheriff’s Office Celebrates 300 Baptisms

BY  :  Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor A prominent atheist organization is demanding that an Indiana sheriff’s office cease the promotion of inmates’ baptisms on its social media pages and is threatening legal action if such actions continue. At issue is a Dec. 29 Facebook post from […]

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Yes Chris Bryant, Jesus talked about sexual sin

BY  : Benjamin John  Christian Today The House of Commons have been discussing the Church of England’s decision to release prayers of blessing for those in same-sex relationships. Liberals in the Church of England have managed to conjure up outrage in the media for the […]

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Dante Bowe to Return to Gospel, Christian Music

BY  :  Amanda Casanova | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor Award-winning singer-songwriter Dante Bowe is returning to Gospel and Christian music after taking a break from his career. Bowe, previously a member of Maverick City Music, talked to CBN News/Studio 5 in an interview about his plans for his career moving […]

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‘The Church is not in decline,’ says missiologist

BY  : Anita Laryea  Christian Today Widespread belief in the resurrection of Jesus is an opportunity for the Church, a missiologist has said. Findings from the Talking Jesus Report published last year revealed that 45 per cent of the UK population believe in the resurrection of […]

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New book spotlights influence of Pentecostalism on California’s Mexican farmworkers

BY  : Alejandra Molina  Religion News Service ‘Sowing the Sacred: Mexican Pentecostal Farmworkers in California’ recounts how ‘divine healing’ was seen as a pragmatic way to care for impoverished workers who lacked regular access to medical care. Salinas Apostólicos harvesting. Members of a Salinas, California, […]

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Christian Worship Service Prohibited in Indonesia

BY  :  Morning Star News Indonesia Correspondent . Christian Headlines  SURABAYA, Indonesia,  (Morning Star News) – A church in Indonesia on Jan. 8 was prohibited from holding a Sunday service in front of a city hall building, where it had gone after losing its prior worship […]

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North Korea is again the worst country for persecution

BY  :  Staff  writer   Christian Today  North Korea has again come out on top of Open Door’s annual World Watch List where Christians suffer the most severe persecution. Afghanistan topped the list last year but the 2023 World Watch List released on Tuesday shows that […]

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