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‘You Are a New Nazi,’ Says Anti-Vax FL Pastor to Vaccine Supporters

Florida pastor Rick Wiles, who opposes the COVID-19 vaccine, is stirring controversy due to his inflammatory comments, such as when he said COVID vaccinations are part of a “global genocide.”

Does Religion Make People More Likely to Welcome Refugees? It’s Complicated.

Some researchers have suggested that religion promotes altruistic norms that encourage people to help refugees, while others have found that increased religiosity is actually linked to stronger prejudices against migrants of a different religious group.

Pope Francis Likens European Efforts to ‘Cancel Christmas’ to Dictatorship

Pope Francis pushed back against the European Commission’s internal guidelines, which have drawn fire for trying to “cancel Christmas,” likening these efforts to dictatorships as he warned against “ideological colonization.”

One Dies, 31 Fall Ill From Food Poisoning at Church Event; Chef Charged

Tragedy struck a UK church when an improperly cooked shepherd's pie resulted in a mass food poisoning event. The chef who prepared the food has been charged in connection with the event.

As COVID Continues, Church-Run Food Pantries, Ministries Adapt and Expand

As the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt, local churches are rallying behind the Northern Illinois Food Bank to rise to the increased needs in the community.

Pence’s Abortion Stat Fits ‘Literal Definition of Systemic Racism,’ Says SBC Seminary Professor

The racial disparities among women who get abortions, recently highlighted by former vice president Mike Pence, is an undisputed example of systemic racism, says author and professor Karen Swallow Prior.

US Religious Group Says Haitian Gang Releases 3 Hostages

Christian Aid Ministries in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted.

African Faith Leaders Combat Misleading Theologies That Promise Cures for COVID-19

African faith leaders are holding symposiums to educate and unify their churches against false faith healings and other practices, including misleading COVID-19 remedies.