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The All Are Neighbors rally on April 22 filled Baylor University’s Cashion Academic Center. The All Are Neighbors event drew more than 450 registered attendees, including media. Organizers framed the gathering as a celebration of democracy, and it lived up to its national billing as a pro-gay moment. It also
Pope Leo XIV used an 18-minute in-flight press conference to address the Iran war chaos and the regime change in Iran. He told reporters that peace must guide policy, not anger, and he urged patience. He warned that leaders often jump to violence, but that reflex multiplies suffering. He said
A controversy over a Rededicate 250 invitation erupted after evangelical pastor Mark Driscoll promoted a headline-grabbing role. He said organizers asked him to speak at “Rededicate 250” on the National Mall on May 17. The 12-hour program is billed as a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, and it
A Latino prayer vigil brought Episcopalians together online on April 21, centering on solidarity with Latino communities and immigrants. The Episcopal Church’s Office of Latino Ministries hosted the Spanish-language service, so participants could pray in shared grief and hope. Western Massachusetts Bishop-elect Miguelina Howell co-led the vigil with Latino leaders
The Trump Antichrist debate surged online after a barrage of inflammatory posts. They included Trump’s profane Easter message, a mocking “Praise to Allah,” and a feud with Pope Leo XIV. Then an AI-made image portraying Trump as Jesus fueled fresh Antichrist claims. Rod Dreher, cited by The Wall Street Journal,
Joel Osteen says he owns no jets or yachts, and he laughed off the rumors. He made the claims on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE show on April 8. Osteen said people circulate fake images of him with Ferraris, but he does not respond. He told Mike Majlak he has never owned
Texas Baptists launched a new Baylor BGCT relationship study on April 17. The move marked the second Friday afternoon news drop in two weeks. Leaders want to reassess how the Baptist General Convention of Texas connects to Baylor University. The Baylor BGCT relationship study follows a dialogue that ended in
Access Church pastors Brian and Sandra Sisneros were fired and removed over Easter weekend. The Texas megachurch also faced a leadership shakeup, but leaders shared few specifics. On April 4, the board of overseers posted the decision on Facebook and the church website. The statement said the move followed prayer,
The Trump administration has canceled an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the move threatens care for unaccompanied minors. The cancellation targets a migrant children program that has operated for more than 60 years, so its future now looks uncertain. Catholic Charities has housed
A Trump threat of civilizational destruction jolted the news cycle, and it tested loyal Christian support. The moment quickly fed the Trans Panic Revival, an anti-trans panic that redirects outrage. Some right-wing figures condemned the rhetoric, but many conservatives brushed it aside. Others defended extreme language, and they framed it
The Global Methodist Church Nigeria legal dispute moved into a new phase this week. At a Tuesday press conference at McBride Global Methodist Church, Bishop John Pena Auta said the denomination filed an appeal in Abuja. He also requested an injunction, so the lower court ruling cannot be enforced during
Julia Gilbert’s bid for a harassment restraining order became a window into a domestic violence funding crisis. She ended her engagement on January 18, 2025, and she felt immediate relief, but fear followed fast. She petitioned online in Minnesota, so she didn’t need a lawyer at first. Yet the domestic
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