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Fulani Kill 18 Christians, Wound Pastor in Plateau State, Nigeria

Morning Star News - May 1, 2023

In 11 days of attacks through Wednesday (April 26), Fulani herdsmen killed 18 people and wounded others in predominantly Christian villages of Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.

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Another Pastor Charged With ‘Mass Killing’ of Followers in Kenya

Stephanie Martin - April 28, 2023

The African nation of Kenya, which is about 85% Christian, is reeling from the arrest of a second pastor who allegedly killed his church members. Authorities announced this week that they shut down New Life Prayer Centre and Church after arresting its leader, Ezekiel Ombok Odero.

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‘You Do Not Want To Be in This Chair’—New Docuseries To Feature First Carl Lentz Interview Since Scandal

Dale Chamberlain - April 28, 2023

Nearly three years after being fired as pastor of Hillsong East Coast, Carl Lentz will offer his first public interview since his fall from grace in FX’s new docuseries, “Secrets of Hillsong."

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In Hungary Trip, Pope Francis To Confront Refugee Crisis, Ukraine War

Junno Arocho Esteves - April 28, 2023

Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Hungary will attempt to focus on common goals of the pope and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding the challenges facing the world, especially the war in Ukraine.

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How King Charles’ Coronation Will Be Unlike Any Seen in England

Catherine Pepinster - April 28, 2023

On May 6, King Charles III will be crowned in an ancient ceremony. But Charles will undergo the ceremony in an England different even from that of his mother, 70 years ago.

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60 Years on, King’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’ Relevant as Ever, Say Faith Leaders

Adelle M Banks - April 28, 2023

More than half a century since MLK Jr. wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on scraps of paper, faith leaders say his response to white clergy critics endures as a “road map” for those working on justice.

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Charlie Kirk on Tucker Carlson, Abortion, and Why Biden ‘Will Be Tough To Beat in 2024’

Jesse T. Jackson - April 27, 2023

ChurchLeaders held a wide-ranging conversation with Charlie Kirk on Wednesday following his viral tweet predicting President Joe Biden may easily win the 2024 election.

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‘This Is Gross’—Christians Appalled After Steven Crowder Mocks New Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome

Jessica Lea - April 27, 2023

Steven Crowder mocked Mattel’s newly released Barbie doll with Down Syndrome on his show Wednesday, calling the doll "stupid." The conservative commentator and professing Christian has drawn outrage from many, while pro-life advocates have praised Mattel's decision.

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Christian NBA Superstar Rejects ‘Failure’ Label After Being Eliminated From Playoffs

Stephanie Martin - April 27, 2023

Star player and outspoken Christian Giannis Antetokounmpo rejected the notion that his Milwaukee Bucks being eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs represented failure.

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T.D. Jakes Announces 10-Year Partnership With Wells Fargo To Build Mixed-Income Communities

Dale Chamberlain - April 27, 2023

T.D. Jakes is partnering with Wells Fargo to build mixed-income housing in underserved communities. His goal is to provide opportunities for upward mobility to those who have historically been overlooked.

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UMC Top Court Rules Disaffiliating Clergy Don’t Automatically Lose Credentials

Emily McFarlan Miller - April 27, 2023

The United Methodist Judicial Council ruled Tuesday (April 25) that clergy will not automatically lose their credentials if their churches leave the denomination.

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Pope Francis Clears Way for Women and Lay Catholics To Vote in Upcoming Bishops’ Meeting

Junno Arocho Esteves - April 27, 2023

In a series of changes to the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Synodality announced Wednesday (April 26), Pope Francis cleared the way for lay women and men to participate as voting members.

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‘It’s a Must’—Tithe.ly Releases Report Detailing the Importance of Digital Giving

Jesse T. Jackson - April 26, 2023

Tithe.ly has released its "2023 The State of Giving" report, which provides insights into the means by which givers make their contributions to the local church.

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Wrongfully Imprisoned NC Pastor Went From ‘Hero of the Year’ to Shunned by the Town

Janna Firestone - April 26, 2023

Pastor Darron Carmon was said to be "a leader right in our community, making it better and safer for all." However, that all changed after Carmon filed a lawsuit against his town and two former police officers.

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Utah School District Warned Not To Ban Bible for ‘Pornographic’ Content

Jessica Lea - April 26, 2023

On April 24, First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the Sensitive Materials Review Committee of Utah's Davis School District, warning the committee “not to act in a manner that is hostile toward Christianity” by banning the Bible after a parent claimed it is “pornographic" under state law.

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Conservative Baptist Network’s Mike Stone Accepts Nomination for SBC President

Dale Chamberlain - April 26, 2023

Georgia pastor Mike Stone announced on Wednesday that he intends to accept a nomination for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the denomination’s annual meeting in June.

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Escaped Detainee Who Allegedly Killed a Pastor Is Dead Following Standoff, Police Believe

Dale Chamberlain - April 26, 2023

Dylan Arrington, 22, and three other detainees had escaped from Raymond Detention Center over the weekend. Arrington allegedly went on to shoot and kill a local pastor, stealing his truck.

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In Rural Texas, Spending Taxpayer Money on Private Schools Is a Hard Sell

BeLynn Hollers - April 26, 2023

Vouchers have the potential to decimate public school budgets in Tyler, which, according to data from The Dallas Morning News, has one of the largest concentrations of private schools of any rural area in the state.

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As Death Toll Mounts in Kenya Church, Local Clergy Wonder at Scale of Indoctrination

Fredrick Nzwili - April 26, 2023

In an expansive forest near Kenya’s southern coast, detectives have been exhuming bodies of people who starved to death to go to “heaven,” allegedly at the orders of a Christian pastor.

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Megan Danielle Sings Lauren Daigle’s ‘Thank God I Do’ After Advancing to ‘American Idol’ Top 12

Jesse T. Jackson - April 25, 2023

Megan Danielle sang Lauren Daigle’s “Thank God I Do” after host Ryan Seacrest announced she had won America’s vote.

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