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Citing Abortion Rights, San Francisco Archbishop Bars Pelosi From Communion

Jack Jenkins - May 20, 2022

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, who oversees the Archdiocese of San Francisco, announced he is barring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from taking Communion in churches he oversees, citing her support for abortion.

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Ruling Opens Door for United Methodist Bishop Elections in 2022

Heather Hahn - May 20, 2022

The United Methodist Council of Bishops has the authority to call jurisdictional conferences this year to elect and assign new episcopal leaders in the U.S.

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Abuse Survivor: SBC Needs Offender Database, Pastoral Code of Conduct

Stephanie Martin - May 20, 2022

Ahead of the release of the SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force's report, abuse survivor Tiffany Thigpen took to Twitter to suggest next steps for the denomination at “this historic moment.”

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‘Make Women Great Again’ Event To Feature ‘Dear Brian’ Pastor

Dale Chamberlain - May 20, 2022

Pastor Brian Sauvé of “Dear Brian” fame is set to be a featured speaker in what is being billed as “the world’s ultimate event for women.”

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As Roe’s Potential Fall Nears, Abortion Abolitionists Turn on ‘Pro-Life Elites’

Bob Smietana - May 20, 2022

A small but growing movement of abortion abolitionists reject the idea that abortion should be allowed if a mother’s life is endangered or in cases of rape or incest.

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Cardinal: Pope Ordered Auditor to Resign Over Spying Charge

Nicole Winfield - May 20, 2022

A Vatican cardinal testified Wednesday that Pope Francis himself ordered the ouster of the Holy See’s auditor-general, turning the tables on a scandal that had sparked questions about the Vatican’s commitment to financial transparency and accountability.

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Reassess, Be Vigilant, Church Security Experts Advise Following Latest Shooting

Scott Barkley - May 20, 2022

Churches are taking another look at their church security plans after a weekend when 10 died in a shooting at a Buffalo, N.Y., grocery store and another the next day at a California church.

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Insurers Suddenly Raise Stakes on German Churches’ Sex Abuse Response

Tom Heneghan - May 20, 2022

Germany’s churches have been criticized for their handling of clergy sexual abuse for years now by victims, believers, and the media. Now they face new pressure from an unexpected corner: the insurance industry.

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‘Future Church Co.’ Founder Will Mancini Resigns Due to Infidelity; Seeking Restoration

Jesse T. Jackson - May 19, 2022

Will Mancini, founder and Chief Vision Officer (CVO) of the church consulting agency Future Church Co., has resigned due to infidelity, according to a statement sent to the company's current clients.

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Kirk Cameron Hosts Disgraced Pastor James MacDonald To Talk Biblical Illiteracy

Dale Chamberlain - May 19, 2022

MacDonald, who was the founding pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, was fired by the church in 2019 amid ongoing controversy surrounding an allegedly abusive leadership style, as well as financial improprieties.

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Willow Creek Community Church Forced to Cut $6.5 Million in Staffing Due to Decreased Giving

Jesse T. Jackson - May 19, 2022

Current staffing costs at Willow Creek are “too high to be sustainable,” leadership said.

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‘They Stick to Your Soul.’ Pro-life Outreaches Serve Mothers, Babies

Diana Chandler - May 19, 2022

Numerous churches are continuing various pro-life outreaches as the U.S. Supreme Court seems primed to return abortion law to the purview of state legislatures.

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SBC Executive Committee Leadership: ‘It’s a Time for Lament and a Time for Change’

Baptist Press - May 19, 2022

The SBC Executive Committee's Rolland Slade and Willie McLaurin tell Southern Baptists that this is now a time to humble ourselves and accept the findings of the Sexual Abuse Task Force report.

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Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Funds Ultrasound Placements in State

Tom Strode - May 19, 2022

The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention presented a gift of $228K to the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity Tuesday for the placement of six ultrasound machines at pregnancy resource centers in the state.

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Lawsuit Accuses ACNA Church of Negligence That Resulted in Child Sexual Abuse

Kathryn Post - May 19, 2022

Cherin Marie filed a lawsuit Wednesday (May 18) in Kane County, Illinois, against Christ Our Light Anglican Church. The lawsuit argues that because of the ACNA church's negligence, Cherin’s daughter has experienced mental anguish and emotional and physical pain.

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Preservationists Seek to Acquire Beloved Hollywood Home to Cloistered Nuns

Alejandra Molina - May 19, 2022

Fearing the Monastery of the Angels could be sold for private use or redevelopment, Los Angeles preservationists and advocates are forming a nonprofit as they seek to acquire and take responsibility for it.

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‘There Is No Shame in Divorcing Josh,’ Says Anna Duggar’s Cousin in Open Letter

Jessica Lea - May 18, 2022

Anna Duggar should feel “no shame” about divorcing her husband, Josh Duggar, says Anna’s cousin, Amy King. Federal prosecutors are seeking a 20-year prison sentence for Josh, who has been convicted of receiving and possessing child pornography.

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‘Cussing Pastor’ Returns: Mark Driscoll Swears While Addressing Abortion, Calls Joe Biden a ‘Coward’ Headed to Hell

Jesse T. Jackson - May 18, 2022

Mark Driscoll has developed a reputation for not being afraid to say what's on his mind, which has sometimes included using profanity during his sermons.

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Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber Voices Recast in New VeggieTales Podcast

Dale Chamberlain - May 18, 2022

VeggieTales is launching a new podcast, but Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber don’t quite sound like themselves.

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Persecuted Christians Likely Hid in Massive, Newly Discovered Underground City

Stephanie Martin - May 18, 2022

A recently discovered 4-million-square-foot underground city in southeast Turkey likely served as a refuge for persecuted believers in the early Christian church.

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