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Christian man accused of writing blasphemous messages, sparking violent riots sentenced to death

BY  :  Christian Daily International/Morning Star News,    LAHORE, Pakistan — A Christian accused of writing blasphemous content that sparked violent riots in Jaranwala, Pakistan, in August 2023 was sentenced to death along with other harsh penalties on Good Friday. Pervaiz Masih had been arrested […]

Religion
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What happens next after Pope Francis’ death? How papal selection process works, names of potential successors

BY  :      Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter    Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88 on Monday, the office of the pontiff will remain vacant until a successor is chosen and elected. Francis served for 12 years, longer than his immediate predecessor, Pope […]

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New World Council of Churches head draws criticism over Israel remarks

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BY  :   Jack Jenkins   Religion News Service Jewish leaders voiced frustration with the Rev. Jerry Pillay’s comparison of the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians to apartheid in South Africa. The Rev. Jerry Pillay, the general secretary elect of the World Council of Churches. (RNS) […]

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‘I’m Not a Religious Person’: Chris Pratt Addresses Online Backlash Concerning His Faith

BY  :  Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com  In a recent interview with Men’s Health, Hollywood actor and professing Christian Chris Pratt shared that he is “not religious” but has a personal relationship with God. Pratt, who recently starred in the movie Jurassic World Dominion, told the publication […]

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After Roe v Wade, bishop calls for ‘fruitful debate’ and not ‘polarised ideologies’

BY  :  Staff writer   Christian Today  The decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade must be followed by a period of reflection and “fruitful debate” that avoids “polarised ideologies”, says the Catholic Church’s Lead Bishop for Life Issues. John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of […]

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In defiance of US bishops, Nancy Pelosi receives Communion at the Vatican

BY   : Claire Giangravé Religion News Service House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the Vatican on Wednesday and received a blessing by Pope Francis. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., looks at Pope Francis as he celebrates a Mass on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter […]

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UK shouldn’t be lecturing US on Roe v Wade, says Conservative MP

BY  :  Staff writer  Christian Today Conservative MP Danny Kruger has spoken against the suggestion that the UK make representations to the US government over the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v Wade. The historic decision last Friday overturned the 1973 Supreme Court ruling […]

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Death Sentence Upheld for Two Christians in Pakistan

BY   :    Morning Star News Pakistan Correspondent | Morning Star News LAHORE, Pakistan, June 23, 2022 (Morning Star News) – Hopes for freedom of two Christian brothers on death row under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws were dashed this month when a court in Pakistan upheld their death sentence […]

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Baptists consider changing rules on same-sex marriage for ministers

BY   :  Staff writer  Christian Today The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has begun a process of reflection on whether ministers should be allowed to marry their same-sex partners. Current rules forbid BUGB ministers from entering into same-sex marriages. Appendix 3 Section 4.3 of the […]

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As Roe falls, religious abortion-rights advocates prepare for next steps

BY   :  Jack Jenkins Religion News Service ‘We vow to keep fighting,’ said Jody Rabhan, chief policy officer for the National Council of Jewish Women. ‘This is not the end. There are things that we can do.’A demonstrator holds a sign outside the Supreme Court […]

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9 Myths Surrounding Abortion Rights and Roe v. Wade

BY  :   Kevin DeYoung  Christian Headlines With patient instruction, moral courage, generous hearts, care for women in crisis, and a little political resolve, the worst effects of Roe can be mitigated and the lives of many unborn Americans can be saved. Photo courtesy: ©Getty Images/Tetra […]

Health and Wellness
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UK pro-lifers celebrate overturning of Roe v Wade

BY  :  Staff writer  Christian Today Christians and other pro-life campaigners in the UK are celebrating the monumental decision by the US Supreme Court to overrule Roe v Wade. The 1973 ruling imposed abortion across the US but the decision released by the Supreme Court justices on […]

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