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Justin Welby reveals Pope Francis called him after resignation

BY  :   Staff Writer Christian Today   Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has in a moving tribute to Pope Francis revealed that the late pope called him after his resignation last November. While not disclosing the details of the call, Welby noted that it […]

Religion
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UMC top court says church trustees can’t stop pastors from officiating same-sex weddings

BY  :  Michael Gryboski, Editor  Christian Post    The United Methodist Church’s highest court has ruled that pastors, not trustees, have the final say on whether clergy can officiate a same-sex wedding on church property. The United Methodist Judicial Council issued Decision Number 1516 last Friday, centering […]

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Police arrest Christians violently assaulted in Hindu mob attack on church

BY  :  Morning Star News,    NEW DELHI — A Christian charged under India’s anti-conversion law after Hindu nationalists attacked a church is seeking anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court of India. Rajesh Sharma said his plea for anticipatory bail was rejected in Chhattisgarh state’s […]

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New Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Begins First Press Conference by Praising God: ‘He’s the Master of All Plans’

BY   :  Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com  During his first press conference as the Los Angeles Lakers’ new head coach, Darvin Ham began his remarks by praising God. “First of all, I want to thank God. Coming from where I come from, I was raised in a household […]

Religion
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When Southern Baptists meet next week, anything could happen

BY  : Bob Smietana  Religion News Service The nation’s largest Protestant denomination meets next week in the wake of a major report on abuse and continuing polarization. In this June 16, 2021, file photo, people attend the morning session of the Southern Baptist Convention annual […]

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Armed Man Who Wanted to Assassinate Brett Kavanaugh Arrested Near Justice’s Home

BY   :  Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor  An armed man who said he wanted to kill U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice’s home in Maryland early Wednesday morning, law enforcement authorities say. The man, who is from California, was dropped off near […]

Legal
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HOPE 23-24: Setting out on a national year of mission

BY  :  Rachel Jordan-Wolf    Christian Today In Lambeth Palace in London on a sunny afternoon in May, HOPE 23-24 – a united year of mission across the UK – was launched. A large and diverse group of leaders from across the denominations of the British Church and […]

Religion
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First transgender bishop of largest Lutheran denomination resigns

BY  :  Alejandra Molina Religion News Service ‘The constant misinformation, bullying and harassment has taken too hard a toll in the Synod I love, my family and myself,’ said the Rev. Megan Rohrer. Bishop Megan Rohrer speaks to the press before their installation ceremony at Grace […]

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Kendrick Brothers’ New Inspiring Film Spotlights a Real-Life Adoption Story

BY   :  Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor The same filmmakers who were behind the faith-based hits War Room and Overcomer will release their next movie, Lifemark, in theaters on September 9, spotlighting the subject of adoption by focusing on two families brought together by the birth of a baby. Based on a […]

Entertainment
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Faith leaders, labor advocates push for White House meeting on poverty

BY  :    Jack Jenkins  Religion Service News President Joe Biden has yet to agree to the summit with the Poor People’s Campaign, despite endorsing the group while running for office and speaking at their events. The Rev. William Barber speaks at National City Christian […]

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Why are so many UK Churches heading for extinction?

BY  :  Christian Today  Mathematician Dr John Hayward has been crunching the numbers and the prospects for most UK Churches are not good. In fact, according to his research project, Church Growth Modelling, most denominations are facing “extinction”. This is particularly true of the historic denominations, with […]

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After church shooting, Iowa pastor tells stunned flock: ‘God is near to the broken-hearted’

BY   : Bob Smietana Religion News Service Two members of the church’s college ministry, known as the Salt Company, were killed on Thursday night.  People console each other after a shooting at Cornerstone Church on Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Ames, Iowa. Two people and […]

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