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128K Images of Child Porn, Convicted of Sex Trafficking—OH Priest Gets Life in Prison

Catholic priest Robert McWilliams has been sentenced to life in prison for crimes that include possessing over 128,000 images of child pornography, extorting minors, and paying at least two teenage boys for sex.

YouVersion Bible App Hits 500 Million Installs

The YouVersion Bible App has hit half a billion downloads, becoming the first faith-based app to hit the milestone.

Two Christians Killed, Dozens Abducted in Attack on Church in Nigeria

Two Christians were killed in an attack on a church service in Nigeria on Sunday (Oct. 31), with eight others slain in earlier assaults on predominantly Christian villages, sources said.

Facebook Parent Meta to Remove Sensitive Ad Categories

Facebook’s parent company Meta says it will remove sensitive ad targeting options related to health, race or ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, or sexual orientation beginning on Jan. 19.

At Least Some of the Missionaries in Haiti Are Still Alive, Says US Official

There is evidence that at least some of the 17 missionaries in Haiti, who were kidnapped along with a driver, are still alive, according to a senior official in the Biden Administration.

Magic Johnson Credits God for Strength, Guidance Three Decades After HIV Diagnosis

Magic Johnson took to social media Sunday to give thanks to God for guiding him throughout the 30 years since he was diagnosed with HIV.

Pro-Choice Advocate Alyssa Milano at One Time Felt Her Miscarriages Were ‘Punishment’ for Her Abortions

Actress and pro-choice advocate Alyssa Milano was recently a guest on “Me Becoming Mom,” where she shared her experiences with abortion, miscarriages, pregnancy, and motherhood. During the interview, Milano said that, at one time, she felt that her miscarriages were “punishment” for previous abortions. 

Franklin Graham Has Heart Surgery to Treat Pericarditis

Franklin Graham announced this morning that he had successful heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The surgery was to treat constrictive pericarditis.

SBC Church Ignites Twitter Storm After Ordaining Its First Female Pastor

Online debate erupted after Vista Community Church announced its ordination of a female pastor on its staff. VCA is a Southern Baptist Church.

Pope Decries Ethiopia’s Humanitarian Crisis, Urges Dialogue

Pope Francis on Sunday decried the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia and pressed for dialogue to prevail over the protracted war.

Chris Pratt Encourages Others to Listen to Christian Music and Read the Bible Amid Backlash

Chris Pratt shared about how God used his Christian music playlist to lift him out of a state of depression after receiving some harsh criticism last week.

Barna Shares ‘Good’ and ‘Challenging’ News for Pastors of Millennials

A new, 62-page report from Barna evaluating millennial views on different areas of life offers encouraging and sobering insights for pastors.

‘We Had Faith’: TN Pastor Tackles Gunman During Church Service, Saving Many Lives

A Tennessee pastor tackled an armed assailant in his church service this past Sunday. His quick actions preserved the lives of the 40-plus worshipers in attendance.

Fatal Tragedy at Travis Scott Concert Sparks Satanic Conspiracy Theory

On Friday, tragedy struck during a Travis Scott performance, as eight people died and hundreds of others were injured. Now, a conspiracy theory is circulating that the deaths were a result of Scott's participation in a satanic ritual.

French Bishops Agree to Compensate Sex Abuse Victims

The Catholic Church in France announced on Monday that it would financially compensate sex abuse victims by selling property assets or taking out a loan if needed.

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Sues OSHA Over Biden Vaccine Mandate

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is suing OSHA over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying, "Religious institutions must not be turned into instruments of government coercion."

Derek Carr Says God Is Faithful Through Raiders Turmoil; Gruden Attends Chaplain’s Church

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with unexpected upheaval and leadership challenges this NFL season, but says that God is faithful through all of life's ups and downs.

Former Washington State Coach Appeals Firing Over Vaccine

Former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich is appealing his firing for refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine, contending school officials did not conduct a fair process to determine whether he should receive a religious exemption.

Texans Vote to Prohibit Government From Limiting Religious Services

An amendment to the Texas constitution prohibiting the state government from imposing limits on religious services passed with 62 percent of the vote Tuesday (Nov. 2).

United Methodist Group Urges Bishops to Allow UMC Churches to Exit Denomination

A group of United Methodists is urging bishops to allow congregations to exit the denomination with property now, rather than wait for General Conference where the UMC will decide on the issue of LGBTQ inclusion.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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