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‘Scores’ Beheaded, Hundreds of Thousands Displaced in Mozambique

Insurgents have beheaded “scores” of people in several days of attacks that began Oct. 31 in Cabo Delgado, a province in the East African country of Mozambique.

Atheist Group Shuts Down Kansas School Operation Christmas Child Participation

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, which advocates for atheists, agnostics, and non-theists, has persuaded a school district in Kansas to discontinue their participation in Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child because of the organization’s strong Christian beliefs.

From 15K to 125K: Biden Plans to Raise Refugee Admission Ceiling

Joe Biden said he will raise the annual refugee admission target to 125,000, essentially reversing the strides the Trump administration took over the course of four years to bring that number down to an historic low of 15,000.

UK Public Worship Ban Inflicts ‘terrible human cost,’ Say Faith Leaders

Disputes about religious liberty during the pandemic aren’t unique to the U.S. In the United Kingdom, faith leaders are challenging new shutdown orders and accusing the government of criminalizing public worship.

Melissa McCarthy ‘Cancels’ Christian Anti-Trafficking Group

Melissa McCarthy has withdrawn her support from Christian anti-trafficking organization Exodus Cry after claims surfaced the group is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ. Exodus Cry, however, says the media is spreading misinformation. 

Hillsong Launches Probe Into ‘Concerns’ and ‘Cultural Issues’ at NYC Campus

Hillsong East Coast has fielded concerns from "a number of people" following Pastor Carl Lentz's removal last week.

Chinese Govt Repurposes Church Buildings to Promote Propaganda

Instead of being houses of worship, some Chinese Christian church buildings are now being used to promote the values of the Communist Party. 

Will SCOTUS Now Side With Churches in COVID Complaints Thanks to Amy Coney Barrett?

At the U.S. Supreme Court this year, houses of worship are 0-for-2 so far in their efforts to seek exemptions from pandemic-related restrictions. But that could change thanks to the appointment of religious liberty advocate Amy Coney Barrett.