Religion
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Jim Bakker, famed televangelist felled by scandal, dies at age 86
Bakker's second wife, Lori, announced the death in a post on his TV show's official Instagram account.
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Amish paradise? New York 'effectively' bans sect with biased school vaccine mandate, SCOTUS told
An appeals court rubber-stamped its first ruling against the challenge after the high court said it needed to consider a recent parental rights precedent. "If New York wins, the Amish will be forced to flee the state," lawyer says.
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Public university commandeered Christian student groups while leaving Muslim group alone, suit says
Campus chapters of national Christian organizations allege state-controlled religion that forces them to get permission to pray, have a "pajama party," while "minority" religions keep their recognition privileges and freedom of worship.
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In first Easter address, Pope Leo criticizes violence, leaders with 'power to unleash wars'
In his first year as pontiff, the U.S.-born Leo has emerged as a vocal critic of U.S. policies in many areas
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Pope Leo calls for global peace in Easter Mass speech
In his first Easter message, Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to "lay down" arms.
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Pope Leo the first pontiff in decades to carry the cross for full Good Friday procession
Leo's predecessors were too weak or elderly to carry the cross for 14 Stations of the Cross, symbolizing the final hours of Jesus' life
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Eight justices shut down Colorado's 'egregious' censorship of talk therapy in 'conversion' ban
Therapist's speech with gender-confused kids does not become conduct "just because it can also be described as a 'treatment,' a 'therapeutic modality,' or anything else," Gorsuch opinion says. Kagan disses Jackson.
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Franklin Graham says he 'misspoke' when he called for CPAC to help Trump get reelected in 2028
Graham, the son of iconic evangelist Billy Graham, spoke at the annual conference Thursday. During his closing remarks, he mentioned that he was fond of the president and said the country will never see anyone else like Trump.
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Ohio judges reject gender ideology, say parents don't have to accept child's 'transsexual identity'
In child custody dispute, appeals court refuses to use girl's preferred pronouns, sees "no serious concern" in "cautious reactions" of parents to her ever-changing gender identity, says they have right to instruct her in religion.
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Church of England installs first female archbishop at Canterbury
The Anglican Communion includes around 85 million people in 160 countries, including Episcopalians in the U.S.
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Hegseth orders military chaplains to wear insignia displaying religious affiliation instead of rank
The Pentagon will now use 31 faith codes for the insignia, instead of the over 200 that currently exist
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Pope Leo XIV to accept National Constitution Center’s annual Liberty Medal ahead of America 250
The pope is expected to deliver remarks from the Vatican for the event, which will take place on July 3. The pope will also receive the center's 38th Annual Liberty Medal. The event will take place on the Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
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Religious Liberty Commission member removed from panel over 'hijacking' antisemitism hearing
Patrick, who leads the commission with former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson, said he made the decision to remove Boller after she attempted to "hijack" the hearing for her own political agenda.