Jon Brown

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  Apr 3, 2024

  Pope Francis claims Pope Benedict XVI defended him over same-sex civil unions stance: report

  Pope Francis has reportedly claimed in a new book that his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, defended Francis' support for legal civil union protections for same-sex couples to prelates.

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  Apr 2, 2024

  Richard Dawkins laments decline of 'cultural Christianity' in UK amid surging Islam

  Atheist author Richard Dawkins described himself as a "cultural Christian" and lamented the faith's waning cultural influence in Europe, though he still derided its key tenets as "nonsense," during an interview on Easter Sunday.

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  Apr 1, 2024

  New Hampshire assisted suicide bill survives challenge after Catholic lawmaker changes his mind

  A bill seeking to allow people in New Hampshire with six months or less to live access to physician-assisted suicide has survived a challenge spurred by a Catholic lawmaker who changed his mind after voting in favor of the legislation.

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  Mar 30, 2024

  Trump's Bible endorsement draws mixed reactions from Christians: 'Syncretistic expression'

  Former President Donald Trump's promotion during Holy Week of the leather-bound "God Bless the USA" Bible has prompted mixed reactions from Christian scholars and activists, drawing accusations he is inappropriately mixing politics and religion.

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  Mar 29, 2024

  Roseanne Barr discusses her faith, suffering, end of the world: 'Pray with me'

  Comedian Roseanne Barr recently spoke about her faith in God and how it has influenced her life as she has navigated the pitfalls of working in the entertainment industry.

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  Mar 29, 2024

  Nonprofit law firm sponsors 19-foot cross for Easter celebration in downtown Chicago

  Thomas More Society is co-sponsoring this year's 17th annual "Jesus in Daley Plaza" celebration that marks Easter with a 19-foot cross in downtown Chicago.

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  Mar 28, 2024

  ACLU sues Ohio over law banning sex-change surgeries for minors, men in women's sports

  The ACLU in Ohio is suing the state over its ban on transgender procedures for minors, alleging the law is unconstitutional and harms transgender-identifying children.

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  Mar 28, 2024

  Tim Tebow joins with nonprofit to evacuate 59 disabled children from Haiti

  Christian football star Tim Tebow partnered with a nonprofit organization to help evacuate 59 disabled children from Haiti as the country descends into turmoil in recent weeks. 

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  Mar 27, 2024

  Biden pledges to push back against provision banning pride flags at US embassies

  The Biden administration is promising to fight a GOP-led rule in the recently signed $1.2 trillion spending package that effectively bans the rainbow pride flag from being flown at U.S. embassies and consulates.

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  Mar 27, 2024

  Church donates thousands to restore South Dakota congregation's destroyed building

  An Episcopal church in Pennsylvania contributed more than $2,000 to a small congregation in South Dakota after their church was destroyed last fall in an act of suspected arson.