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Pope Francis and Macron Meet at the Vatican Amid Clergy Abuse Scandals in France

Claire Giangrave - November 30, 2021

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday, where they discussed the future of Europe and the results of the COP26 environmental summit in Glasgow in November.

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James Merritt Declines SBC Seminary’s Visiting Professor Invite After Controversy Surrounding Gay Son’s Sermon

Jesse T. Jackson - November 30, 2021

Last week, the Conservative Baptist Network called out Dr. James Merritt, an SBC pastor and visiting professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS), for endorsing a sermon given by his son, who is gay. Merritt has now resigned from SEBTS.

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Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski Receives Surprising New Ruling in COVID-19 Restrictions Case

Dale Chamberlain - November 30, 2021

An appellate court has stayed a judgement against Canadian pastor Artur Pawlowski that required him to provide a disclaimer when speaking publicly about his opinions about government implemented pandemic restrictions.

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‘Plunge Parties,’ Hot Tubs, and Non-Traditional Baptistries—Baptisms Today Break the Mold

Jesse T. Jackson - November 29, 2021

“We live in an age where people like experiences. It’s not that it looks better, but it feels better. It feels more authentic, it feels more real. It’s not the container that matters. It’s what is going on in the person’s heart.”

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The Salvation Army Denies ‘Going Woke’ After Getting Slammed for Racism Guide

Jessica Lea - November 29, 2021

The Salvation Army (TSA) is losing donors and facing accusations of “going woke” because of an internal guide TSA created to promote conversations about racism.

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Ahmaud Arbery’s Father Gives ‘All Glory to God’ After Being Removed From Court for Vocally Celebrating Guilty Verdicts

Stephanie Martin - November 29, 2021

The guilty verdicts for the three white Georgia men who murdered 25-year-old Black man Ahmaud Arbery led to a range of reactions from prominent U.S. church leaders and Arbery's parents.

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Brian Houston’s Court Date for Allegedly Concealing Father’s Sex Abuse of a Child Moved to Next Year

Jesse T. Jackson - November 29, 2021

The court date for Hillsong Church’s senior pastor Brian Houston has been moved to January 27, 2022. Houston has been charged with concealing information about his father’s child sexual abuse of a child.

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‘The Voice’ Contestant Uses Worship Anthem to Proclaim God’s Love

Stephanie Martin - November 24, 2021

Thanks to a performance by contestant Jeremy Rosado, viewers of “The Voice” this week heard about the “Reckless Love” of God.

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CBN Calls Out SBC Seminary Professor for Promoting Gay Son’s Sermon

Jesse T. Jackson - November 24, 2021

The Conservative Baptist Network (CBN) released a statement Wednesday night (Nov. 23) blasting Dr. James Merritt’s endorsement of his son’s recent sermon. Jonathan Merritt identifies as a homosexual.

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UPDATE: NY Pastor Resigns After Suggesting Men Are Free to Rape Their Wives in His Sermon

Dale Chamberlain - November 24, 2021

Dr. Burnett Robinson, who suggested in a sermon that husbands are permitted to rape their wives, has resigned.

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Wife Accused of Having ‘Trust Issues’ After Posting Viral TikTok Video With ‘Christian Marriage’ Rules

Jessica Lea - November 24, 2021

A video from a woman on TikTok explaining her and her husband's rules for "Christian marriage" has gone viral, with some users criticizing a rule that a husband and wife should each have no friends of the opposite sex.

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Pope Francis After US Christmas Parade Crash: May Good Overcome Evil

AP News - November 24, 2021

The Pope sent his condolences to the victims of the Christmas parade crash in Wisconsin that killed five, saying that he was praying for “spiritual strength which triumphs over violence and overcomes evil with good.”

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Target Makes Liberty Counsel’s ‘Naughty’ List for Censoring Christmas

Jesse T. Jackson - November 24, 2021

The Liberty Counsel released its annual “Naughty and Nice Retail List,” placing Target, TJ Maxx, and Barnes & Noble on the list of businesses that “silence and censor” Christmas.

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Faith Advisory Board With Trump Ties Urges Religious Vaccine Exemptions for Military

Jack Jenkins - November 24, 2021

More than 1,700 religious leaders are urging the U.S. military to grant religious exemptions to military COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

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Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones Enjoys Career Night, Lives by ‘I Am Second’ Mantra

Cole Claybourn - November 24, 2021

Over the past few seasons, Chris Jones has become a rock on the Kansas City Chiefs' defense. During Sunday's win, Jones was wearing a couple of wristbands that proclaim his faith in Jesus. One says “I am Second,” a phrase he also has in his Twitter bio.

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Christians to Pray for Roe Reversal Days Before Key SCOTUS Abortion Case

Stephanie Martin - November 23, 2021

Days before the highly anticipated Supreme Court abortion case that could reverse Roe v. Wade, pro-life Christians throughout America will unite in prayer.

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Alabama Worship Pastor Hides His Identity for 10 Years as Fugitive Sex Offender

Jesse T. Jackson - November 23, 2021

Larry Flake had been running from the law for 20 years. For 10 of those years, he served as a worship pastor. He has now been arrested for a 2001 sexual assault conviction.

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Man Commits to Stand Guard Outside Church Where ‘Church Mother’ Was Murdered Inside

Jesse T. Jackson - November 23, 2021

Last week, Evelyn Player was killed inside a Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore. The crime has led Baltimore resident Kimkur Lee to devote his time to ensuring other church members and workers feel safe.

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New Children’s Story Bibles Rethink How Christians Share Old Stories With Young Readers

Emily McFarlan Miller - November 23, 2021

A group of authors is rethinking how the stories of Scripture are told in children's story Bibles, in order to better reflect the diversity they believe God intended for us to see.

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United Methodist General Conference to Consider Split Is Still on…for Now

Emily McFarlan Miller - November 23, 2021

Organizers of the United Methodist Church’s General Conference announced last week they are moving forward with plans for the meeting next fall…for now. But the Commission on the General Conference said Friday it hasn’t ruled out postponing the meeting just yet.

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