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Terry Wogan, BBC Broadcaster and Ex-Christian, Dies After Last Visit with Catholic Priest
One of the last people to visit Sir Terry Wogan before he died Sunday, Jan. 31, was lifelong friend and Catholic priest, Father Brian D'Arcy, leading to speculation the self-confessed atheist may have turned back to God in his final weeks. Wogan died at the age of 77 after suffering from cancer.
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Boko Haram Attackers Kill 86 in Nigeria Village Who 'Just Finished Evening Prayers'
Gunmen riding motorcycles raided the Nigerian village of Dalori near Maiduguri during Saturday night, killing 86 people and setting homes ablaze, officials said. Members of the radical Islamist group Boko Haram burned children alive as part of an assault, a survivor of the attack alleged. Dalori is near the largest camp for those displaced by the terror group's violence, and houses approximately 20,000 people.
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Atheist Asks President Contenders About Faith Or Fact Decisions, Sets Off Interest in 'Conflict’ of God's, America's Laws
With a noticeable emphasis on religious views during pre-caucus gatherings, some American voters are wondering exactly how the future U.S. president will make paramount decisions, proclaiming that God shouldn't play a role in politics, let alone in policy decisions affecting the entire population. One self-professed "out-of-the-closet atheist for the last year and a half," Justin Scott, who lives in Iowa, thought it was a perfect time to ask presidential hopefuls about how they envision making e
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BET's Celebration of Gospel 2016: Power Praise Music Back By Popular Demand
Emerging and mainstream musical performers for gospel, rhythm-and-blues and hip hop came together for one night of magic at the Celebration of Gospel 2016 hosted by Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated actress Taraji P. Henson on Sunday, Jan. 31, on Black Entertainment Television (BET).
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Chris Pratt, God-Fearing Actor, Shares Instagram Inspiration for Anyone Discouraged
While riding down an Atlanta, Ga., freeway as a passenger at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Christian conservative actor Chris Pratt wrote a quick "don't give up" note meant for downtrodden people, after working nearly 80 hours on the movie set of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and upcoming film in 2016, Passengers.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
