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He has been called a “preeminent litigator with a brilliant legal mind…. His accomplished record of appellate advocacy, combined with his steadfast commitment to serving vulnerable,…
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While the rest of the country has opted for menorahs, Christmas trees or Kwanzaa candles this time of year, the nation’s one million souls who identify…
Christianity
As the Israeli military advances further into Gaza City to eliminate Hamas, concerns are rising about the potential disappearance of Christians in the area amid a…
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, in collaboration with patriarchs and church leaders in Jerusalem, has issued an appeal urging Israel to implement a humanitarian ceasefire aimed…
Christianity
A West Virginia school district has implemented a policy requiring annual training on religious freedom as a stipulation in a lawsuit settlement following a 2022 incident…
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German leaders and officials have strongly criticized a rise in antisemitism in their country following the Israel-Hamas conflict, and a top minister has gone so far…
Baptist
“Whenever there has been any kind of movement, particularly in the African American community, it started in the house of God.” — Rev. Gaston Smith What…
Catholicism
The government of Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests and sent them to Rome in accordance with a deal forged with the Vatican. In a…
Christianity
As the Unification Church defends itself in response to an October 13 request by the Japanese government for a court order to strip the institution of…
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Nearly half a century after he helped raise global awareness about animal welfare and inspired the animal rights movement with the publication of his book, Animal…
Christianity
A 10-year Gallup study offers new perspectives on the connection between religion and one’s well-being, providing the latest evidence that a commitment to religious faith or…
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A Pakistani contender for next month’s Miss Universe beauty pageant has ignited a controversy in her traditionally conservative Muslim-majority homeland. Not only is she the first…