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‘We Intend To Recover Our Good Name’—VA Pastor Announces ‘Legal Action’ in First Public Appearance Since Prostitution Sting Arrest
While he did not preach the morning’s sermon, Virginia pastor John Blanchard did announce that he would be pursuing “legal action” in light of the sex charges brought against him, which were subsequently dropped.
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Protestors Disrupt Pro-Life Banquet With Obscene Outbursts
A crisis pregnancy care center in Washington is reconsidering its admission policy after a group who registered as church members erupted in profanity-laced outbursts at a fundraising dinner Dec. 1.
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Pope Tightens Oversight of Vatican-Linked Foundations
Pope Francis on Tuesday tightened control and oversight over Vatican-based foundations and associations in his latest effort to impose international standards of accounting and governance on Vatican offices and affiliated entities.
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Justices Spar in Latest Clash of Religion and Gay Rights
The Supreme Court sounded sympathetic Monday to a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, the latest collision of religion and gay rights to land at the high court.
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Amy Grant, ‘Queen of Christian Pop,’ Feted at Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors, on its 45th occasion, recognized singer and songwriter Amy Grant, marking the first time the top cultural distinction was given to a contemporary Christian musician.
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Pope Unveils Vatican Christmas Tree, Urging Christians To ‘Stay Rooted’ in Jesus
As this year’s Vatican Christmas tree and nativity scene were unveiled on Saturday (Dec. 3), Pope Francis reminded the faithful to “stay rooted in Jesus Christ” during the holidays.
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Matt Chandler Returns to Pulpit, Received Neurological Exam After ‘Unguarded and Unwise’ Relationship
Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, returned to the pulpit on Sunday after a three-month leave of absence due to an inappropriate DMing relationship with a woman who was not his wife.
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Dolly Parton Points Viewers to Jesus, Tells the Devil To ‘Go to Hell’ in Star-Studded Christmas Special
Dolly Parton’s new Christmas special is full of reminders that the season is all about Jesus and that we should rely on God for all of our needs. But while religious themes abound, the star-studded show is also a a bit of a hodgepodge.