Encyclopedia Britannica Revises Map amid Criticism of Israel Erasure
Following a complaint from a British pro-Israel legal organization and a media inquiry by The Telegraph, the Britannica Kids edition removed a map that labeled Israel as Palestine
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June 7 designated Southern Baptist Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church | Baptist Press
In recognition of the persecution faced by Christians around the world, the Southern Baptist Convention last year designated the first Sunday in June as a Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.
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Lee Strobel Talks About ‘Cultural Prophet’ Ravi Zacharias, Importance of Apologetics
Several years ago, Lee Strobel — the famed atheist-turned-Christian journalist — interviewed the late apologist Ravi Zacharias for one of his own books. Following his death, Strobel is lauding the beloved Christian thinker as a “defender of the faith,” a “cultural prophet,” and a “fearless” leader.
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Vatican to mark 5th anniversary of Laudato si’ with year-long celebration
The Vatican will on May 24 launch a year-long celebration of Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical Laudato si’ to mark its fifth anniversary.
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Pastor in Nepal Re-Arrested on New Series of Charges to Keep Him in Jail, Sources Say – Morningstar News
A pastor arrested in Nepal in March on charges of giving false information for saying prayer could heal COVID-19 was released last month – and then immediately re-arrested on new charges, sources said.
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What is the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity?
This week’s interreligious day of prayer is the first major worldwide initiative of a committee created by the United Arab Emirates following Pope Francis’ trip to Abu Dhabi in 2019.
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Kenyan bishop: Poor could be exploited in COVID vaccine trials
A Kenyan bishop said testing potential coronavirus vaccines on his countrymen could disrespect human dignity, and amount to a breach of the country’s constitution, especially if Kenyans are not fully informed of the risks involved in testing new drugs.
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‘I Was Looking at None Other Than Jesus Christ’: Near Death Experience Puts Man Face-to-Face With God
Jim Woodford had no interest in God but focused on building a life of luxury. Then he accidentally overdosed on medication, and what happened next changed his life forever...
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Government of Nicaragua ‘Irresponsible’ in Handling the Pandemic, Bishop Says
In Nicaragua, already faced with high poverty rates and civil unrest, the government is failing to properly address the coronavirus pandemic, according to one Catholic bishop.
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Pope Francis names Chicago priest coadjutor of Peoria diocese
Pope Francis Monday appointed Fr. Louis Tylka, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Peoria to serve alongside Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC.
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Retired missionary Glad Martin, Thailand prison ministry pioneer, dies | Baptist Press
Retired Southern Baptist missionary Gladys ("Glad") Martin, who helped lead thousands of prison inmates and students to Christ during more than 30 years in Thailand, died May 8 following a stroke. She was 81.
