Christians in Indonesia Appeal Revocation of Building Permit – Morningstar News
A Christian organization in Indonesia is appealing a decision to revoke its construction permits, asserting the revocations were unlawful, sources said.
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Volcano Erupts Near Tonga, Islanders Rush to Escape Waves
An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.
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Hackers attack Ukrainian government websites
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Ex-drug user credits sobriety, salvation to church staying open amid COVID-19: ‘I would be dead’
Before surrendering to Christ, Jennifer Scott was a drug user, smoking and shooting 7 grams of crack cocaine into her body every day. But God “used other Christians” to save her life — and she believes if it wasn’t for her church staying open during the COVID-19 lockdowns, she “would be dead.”
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‘We must not lose our sense of humor’: Pope writes to journalist who caught him leaving record store
After a journalist reported on Pope Francis’ surprise visit to a record store, the pope surprised him back — by writing him a letter.
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English prosecutors consider guidelines advising against charges for those who assist in ‘mercy killings’
The Crown Prosecution Service, which brings criminal charges in England and Wales, is considering a proposal to examine “mercy killings” that would advise against charging those who assist in the deaths of gravely ill people who wish for assisted suicide or euthanasia if there is evidence that the person wanted to die.
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10 things to know about Pope emeritus Benedict XVI
The 94-year-old is a champion of truth, Mozart — and cats.
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South Korean shrine celebrates designation as international pilgrimage site
Haemi Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine is the second Korean site to receive the honor.
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Ukrainian priests appeal for prayers, support as Russian threat grows
Crux,Two priests in Ukraine asked Western church leaders for support, especially in anticipation of a widely expected Russian invasion.
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‘God Has Heard and Answered Our Prayers’: Anne Graham Lotz Shares Good News After Daughter’s Heart Attacks
Evangelist and author Anne Graham Lotz — the daughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham — said Friday God has “answered our prayers” as her daughter is scheduled to be released from the hospital after unexpectedly suffering two heart attacks.
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Spanish bishops meet with pope, vow to investigate sex abuse cases
Crux,In the wake of a newspaper report revealing hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse in Spain, the country’s bishops assured Pope Francis that every diocese has established a commission that will investigate allegations of abuse.
