California City Mayor Resigns over China Influence Charges
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Police Shooting of Jacob Blake Prompts Calls by Faith Leaders, Governor for Reform
Muslim and Christian leaders are decrying the police shooting of a Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as authorities begin an investigation into the incident and the governor calls for a special session of the legislature to address police accountability.
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SBC DIGEST: Gateway developing ‘new normal;’ LifeWay releases ‘Holy Land Illustrated Bible’ | Baptist Press
Gateway Seminary is developing a ‘new normal’ as students return to campus and or opt for online learning; New LifeWay study Bible takes readers on a Holy Land journey
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My baptism was valid…right?
Last week, the news broke that Father Matthew Hood of the Archdiocese of Detroit had this summer learned that he was not validly baptized— despite believing that he had been ordained a priest in 2017.
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Jerry Falwell Resigns from Liberty University after Allegations of Sexual Tryst
Jerry Falwell Jr., the embattled president of Liberty University and one of the biggest champions of President Donald Trump, has resigned within hours of the publication of a news story that alleged he and his wife Becki had a years-long sexual relationship with a business associate.
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Sister, soldier, surgeon, speaker: Catholic sister to address Republican convention
Sr. Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC, will address the Republican Naitonal Convention this week, and she has one of the most unique resumes of any speaker to address any convention.
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EXPLAINER: What Christians should know about QAnon | Baptist Press
The conspiracy theory “QAnon” has been in the headlines lately. A few years ago it was an internet phenomenon known only to those familiar with the web’s most unruly message boards. But today there are people openly flirting with the movement from the country’s highest political platforms.
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Milwaukee archbishop prays for peace after Kenosha shooting
“The Church stands as a beacon of hope,” said Archbishop Jerome Listecki. “The sins of violence, injustice, racism and hatred must be purged from our communities with acts of mercy.”
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Decision 2020: What to watch for at the Republican National Convention | Baptist Press
CHARLOTTE (BP) -- Republicans are set to re-nominate Donald Trump as their nominee for President this week in a convention designed to support and celebrate “the Republican Party’s winning leader.”
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Bayer to pay $1.6 billion in contraception injury settlement
The pharmaceutical company Bayer has agreed on a $1.6 billion settlement payout for women who were injured by its now-discontinued sterilization device, Essure. The settlement was announced on Thursday, August 20.
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Californa parish prays for vandal after Mary statue beheaded
After its statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was beheaded, a California parish asked Catholics to pray for the vandal who desecrated the statue, along with another monument at the parish.
