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Miami Pastor Convicted of PPP Loan Fraud and Sentenced to 48 Months in Federal Prison

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Elie Floradin, pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Miami, was convicted of PPP loan fraud after seeking more than $1 million in loans for fraudulent companies. Now he has been sentenced to 48 months in prison.
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Christian Women Urged To Boycott Target for the Month of June

Jessica Lea -
As the backlash against the Target Pride Collection continues, some influencers are exhorting Christian women to boycott Target—and a boycott could prove effective in getting the company’s attention.
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Dodgers Apologize, Reinvite Queer ‘Nun’ Group To Annual Pride Night

Dale Chamberlain -
The LA Dodgers have apologized to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an LGBTQ+ group that satirically refers to itself as “a leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns,” reinviting them to the team’s Pride Night. 
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‘Every Demon in Hell Has Been Turned Loose’—Franklin Graham Warns NRB 2023 To Prepare

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During his address at the National Religious Broadcasters conference, evangelist Franklin Graham warned Christian communicators that he believes there is a “coming storm that we’ve all got to be ready for.”
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Pope Francis Taps Italian Cardinal Zuppi To Lead Peace Mission in Ukraine

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Pope Francis appointed Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi to head his mission to foster peace in the Russian-Ukrainian war as the Vatican renews its efforts to mediate the conflict in the heart of Europe.
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In Rare Move, Vatican Official Chastised Texas Bishop Strickland at Conference

Jack Jenkins -
If Texas Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is known outside of his diocese for anything, it’s for controversy.
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Ron DeSantis Tells Christian Communicators at NRB 2023 He’s ‘Waging a War on Woke’

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On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received loud applause and standing ovations while giving a welcome address at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) 2023.
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‘Read the Bible,’ AOC Tells DeSantis After His Good Samaritan Reference

Stephanie Martin -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who’s expected to announce his presidential bid soon, praised Daniel Penny as “a good Samaritan” for protecting people. But U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who attended Jordan Neely’s funeral on Saturday, told a reporter that DeSantis “should read the Bible.”
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Fundamentalist Preacher Under Fire for Suggesting Public Executions for Parents Who Affirm Trans Children

Dale Chamberlain -
A clip taken from a recent sermon delivered by fundamentalist preacher Jason Graber has gone viral for Graber’s violent language toward parents who would allow their children to receive gender reassignment surgery. 
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‘Jesus Revolution’ Distributor Lionsgate Acquires Worldwide Distribution Rights to ‘The Chosen’

Jessica Lea -
Lionsgate has acquired worldwide distribution rights to "The Chosen,” the hit series based on the life of Jesus. The film studio, which has distributed movies such as “Knives Out,” “La La Land,” and the “John Wick” franchise, has made a sub-licensing deal with Angel Studios. 
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Intel Wins 2023’s Most Faith-Friendly Company As Fortune 500 Warms to Religious Diversity

Kathryn Post -
This year, Intel was ranked as the most faith-friendly Fortune 500 company, with American Airlines and Equinix trailing close behind, according to the 2023 Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Index.
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Last Generation Climate Change Activists To Stand Trial at the Vatican

Claire Giangrave -
Three Italian environmental activists will face their second trial hearing at the Vatican on Wednesday for having glued themselves to the famous statue “Laocoön and His Sons” in the Vatican Museums last summer.
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Rev. Alvin Herring, Head of Faith in Action, To Retire

Jack Jenkins -
The Rev. Alvin Herring announced on Tuesday (May 23) that he will step down next year as head of the congregation-based organizing network Faith in Action, leaving the group he has helmed for five years.
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Satanic ‘Bible Girl 666’ Shirt Featured in Target Pride Collection; Christians Call for Boycott

Janna Firestone -
Target has recently been at the center of customers opinions and criticisms with its new Pride Collection, arriving to stores just in time for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
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KY Church Ousted From SBC Claims To Be ‘More Southern Baptist’ Than Most Ahead of Appeal

Dale Chamberlain -
Despite disagreement with many in the SBC over the role of women in pastoral leadership, Rev. Linda Popham said that her church is “more Southern Baptist than the average Southern Baptist church.”
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Christian Songwriter Megan Danielle Comes in Second Place on ‘American Idol’ Season 21

Stephanie Martin -
On Sunday’s three-hour finale of “American Idol,” 18-year-old Hawaii native Iam Tongi was crowned the season 21 champion. Outspoken Christian Megan Danielle, a 21-year-old from Georgia, placed second.
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Religious Broadcasters Seek To Reverse California Law Aimed At Quelling Online Hate Speech

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NRB has joined a lawsuit seeking to block a California law that requires social media companies to publish their policies on removing hate speech from their platforms.
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Extending a Financial Lifeline, Episcopal Church Credit Union Launches in the Bronx

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"It’s impossible for us to get a loan from the commercial banks. So the only opportunity is to go to the loan sharks,' where the interest charged is 'overwhelming."
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‘Above All, He Loved Jesus’—Ministry Leaders Pay Tribute to Dr. Timothy Keller

Jessica Lea -
Believers and church leaders are honoring Dr. Timothy Keller, who passed away Friday morning at age 72 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Outreach Magazine editor-in-chief, Dr. Ed Stetzer, said Keller’s death felt like losing a “spiritual father.” 
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Alabama Pastor Harry Reeder, 75, Dies in Car Accident

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Tributes are pouring in for the Rev. Harry Reeder, who was killed in a car crash in Alabama on May 18. The longtime senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham was on his way home from speaking at a legislative prayer service in Montgomery.
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