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At Yale, Christian Pastors Sign a Declaration Opposing Religious Nationalism

Yonat Shimron - April 10, 2024

A group of Christian pastors, theologians and scholars has signed a declaration committing the signers to preaching on “moral issues “ ahead of the 2024 election and opposing what the group calls "religious nationalism."

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‘To Hell With the Devil’—For KING & COUNTRY Team Up With Lecrae and Stryper

Jesse T. Jackson - April 9, 2024

This past Friday, Grammy Award-winning Christian music powerhouse for KING & COUNTRY released a creative cover of Stryper’s iconic Christian metal song “To Hell With The Devil (RISE).”

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Megachurch Pastor Says ‘Sorry for Careless Words’ About Wedding Night but Defends ‘A Little Joking Around’

Jessica Lea - April 9, 2024

Texas Pastor Josh Howerton again defended comments he made in February about how men and women should behave on the wedding day and the wedding night, respectively. He also apologized for “careless words” and “if that joke fell on you the wrong way.”

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‘We Are the Church’—Palestinian Pastor Calls for Unity Among Christians Amid Israel-Hamas War

Dale Chamberlain - April 9, 2024

Palestinian Pastor Ziyad Bannoura recently spoke to ChurchLeaders about his experiences before and during the Israel-Hamas war, sharing his hope for peace and unity.

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New Vatican Document Condemns Gender Theory, Surrogacy

Claire Giangrave - April 9, 2024

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a new document on human dignity issued Monday (April 8), the Vatican’s department that guides Catholic doctrine reinforced the...

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Catholic Bishops Silent as Ascension Hospital System Shrinks Maternity Care

Aleja Hertzler-McCain - April 9, 2024

The bishops have urged more support for mothers and families, even as Ascension, one of the largest Catholic health care providers in the US, has been closing labor and delivery units at its hospitals.

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Women’s NCAA Championship Coach and Christian Dawn Staley Supports Inclusion of Trans Athletes

Janna Firestone - April 8, 2024

Before the 2024 NCAA women's basketball champion game, Coach Dawn Staley answered questions about her strategy, her passion for the players, and her support of trans athletes in women's basketball.

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Danica McKellar Celebrates 2 Years of Being a Christian

Jessica Lea - April 8, 2024

The week of Easter, Danica McKellar celebrated two years of being a Christian. McKellar shared that Holy Week is special to her not only for its significance to Christianity but also because it is the anniversary of when Jesus transformed her.

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Greg Laurie Answers: ‘Is the Solar Eclipse a Sign of Coming Judgment on the Earth?’

Jesse T. Jackson - April 8, 2024

Harvest Christian Fellowship pastor Greg Laurie addressed online speculation that Monday’s (April 8) total solar eclipse is a sign of the end times.

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Indiana Appeals Court Upholds Injunction on Abortion Ban, Citing Religious Liberty

Jack Jenkins - April 8, 2024

The ruling was another win for those who say their religious beliefs direct them to have abortions prohibited by the ban.

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Kenya Court Sentences Priest Convicted of Abuse To Preach on Sexual Crimes

Fredrick Nzwili - April 8, 2024

The sentence requiring a priest to preach monthly about the country’s sexual crimes law has ignited a debate about whether courts should be able to dictate the contents of a sermon.

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Catholic Parishes Disproportionately Closed in Poor, Black and Latino Neighborhoods

Aleja Hertzler-McCain - April 8, 2024

Priest shortages have played a significant role in the decisions to close parishes.

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Florida Pastor Cancels School’s Autism Events, Calls Them ‘Idolatry and Demonic’

Stephanie Martin - April 5, 2024

Florida Pastor Matt Baker is facing backlash from some parents after he canceled Autism Awareness Week events at a Christian school.

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Skillet’s John Cooper Received Death Threats and Pornographic Images Because of the Name of His Book

Jesse T. Jackson - April 5, 2024

Skillet frontman John Cooper recently shared on Abby Johnson’s “Politely Rude” podcast that he and his family have received death threats after he announced the title of his latest book.

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Alleged Murderer Turns Himself in After Talking to Pastor, Spending the Night at Church

Jessica Lea - April 5, 2024

The alleged murderer of 25-year-old Ruby Garcia, Brandon Ortiz-Vite, had a conversation with a pastor and spent the night in the church's annex before turning himself in to police during the Palm Sunday service on March 24.

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NCAA Basketball Coach Defends Remarks About Faith Amid Complaint From Freedom From Religion Foundation

Dale Chamberlain - April 5, 2024

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, an organization that exists “to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church,” has taken aim at University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley for referencing her faith in a postgame interview.

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We Are Messengers’ Darren Mulligan Discusses New Album and the Health of Christian Music

Jesse T. Jackson - April 5, 2024

Darren Mulligan, frontman for the Dove Award nominated band We Are Messengers, recently spoke to ChurchLeaders about the band’s fourth studio album, titled “Where The Joy Is.”

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Eclipse Watchers May Use Church Parking Lots To Look Toward the Heavens

Adelle M Banks - April 5, 2024

Across the swath of the United States stretching from Texas to Maine where “totality” is expected, clergy have come up with ways to make the most of the eclipse.

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Post About ‘Sinful, Tattooed’ Women Sparks Debate Among Christians

Stephanie Martin - April 4, 2024

After Lori Alexander, author of “The Power of a Transformed Wife,” made posts on X (formerly Twitter) about worldly, tattooed women and their decisions’ long-term effects, social media users debated whether tattoos are sinful.

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YouVersion Had ‘Highest Day Ever for Daily Bible Use’ on Easter Sunday

Janna Firestone - April 4, 2024

This week, Life.Church reported that it not only saw record-breaking attendance on Easter weekend but also record-breaking usage of the church's YouVersion Bible app.

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