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Country singer Bryan Andrews is making headlines after posting a series of passionate social media videos condemning recent immigration raids and the Christians who, in his view, defend them. His raw words, filled with both conviction and emotion, have resonated with many while sparking backlash from others. Andrews, who has built a strong following online…

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When President Donald Trump recently suggested he might not make it to Heaven, the remark sparked both curiosity and concern. However, Jenny Korn, director of the White House Faith Office, says those words were not doubt but humility. Speaking at the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.,…

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In a historic moment not seen since the Reformation, King Charles III will visit the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected American-born pontiff. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that both King Charles, who continues his cancer treatment, and Queen Camilla will take part in a two-day state visit. The highlight of the trip…

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For many Americans, the gap between Christian teachings and MAGA politics is baffling. How can people profess faith in Jesus ― who preached love, mercy and care for the oppressed ― while supporting policies that punish immigrants, demonize LGBTQ people and glorify cruelty? The key to understanding this apparent contradiction might lie in something called…

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On what would have been his 32nd birthday, the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk are being remembered with deep reverence by family, friends, pastors, and colleagues. The Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder, who was assassinated on September 10 while meeting with students at Utah Valley University, is now being posthumously awarded the nation’s highest…

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After more than two years of separation and unimaginable suffering, an Israeli couple torn apart during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack is finally reunited. On Monday, Avinatan Or was released from captivity in Gaza and embraced his partner, Noa Argamani, in a moment that brought hope to a nation weary of conflict. A Long-Awaited…

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In a mostly symbolic move, California’s largest school district voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution that prevents transgender athletes from competing in high school sports. The Kern High School District is based in Bakersfield and serves over 40,000 students across 31 schools. The resolution seeks to adopt Title IX measures from the Trump administration,…

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A former Alabama pastor has pleaded guilty to stealing over $400,000 of funds from his church for personal use through “means of materially false pretenses, representations and promises.” Adrian Davis, former lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly in Huntsville, Alabama is charged with wire fraud and filing a false tax return, which could result…

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Onlookers at Rome’s St. Peter Basilica watched in shock as a man bypassed several turn stiles and climbed up the Altar of the Confession, where he began to urinate “under the astonished gaze of hundreds of tourists” during the 9 am Mass on Friday. Video footage of the young man, with his pants dropped completely…

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A petition has been launched calling for the disbanding of the Rutgers University Turning Point USA chapter, accusing the conservative group of promoting “hate speech” and creating a “toxic environment.” The Change.org petition launched this week claims the TPUSA chapter has incited violence and made the community fearful. “Having lived in New Jersey my entire…

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