Michael Gryboski

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  Oct 26, 2022

  PCUSA to add 'nonbinary/genderqueer' category to official Church statistics      

  The Presbyterian Church (USA) said it will be adding a “nonbinary/genderqueer” category to its annual reports on denominational statistics pertaining to membership and the number of congregations.

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  Oct 25, 2022

  Scottish venue must pay over $100K for canceling Franklin Graham evangelism event

  A Scottish court has ruled that an event venue must pay over $111,000 (£97,000) for canceling a 2020 evangelistic outreach featuring American evangelist Franklin Graham over his views on issues like homosexuality and Islam.

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  Oct 25, 2022

  Saddleback Church leader’s wife Stacie Wood serving as ‘teaching pastor’ despite SBC doctrine

  Saddleback Church identifies the wife of its new lead pastor as a "teaching pastor," even though the influential megachurch's denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, restricts the office of pastor to men in its official statement of beliefs. 

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  Oct 25, 2022

  Charges dropped against Virginia megachurch pastor accused of soliciting sex with minor

  All charges against a Virginia megachurch pastor arrested on charges of felony solicitation of prostitution of minors during a sting operation have been dropped, although they could be refiled at a future date.

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  Oct 25, 2022

  Pro-life activists ordered to pay $2.4M to Planned Parenthood for undercover investigation

  An appeals court panel has ruled that David Daleiden and other pro-life activists must pay a $2.4 million judgment to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for carrying out an undercover investigation and secretly filming abortion providers discussing the harvesting of babies' body parts. 

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  Oct 24, 2022

  School shooting leaves 3 dead, including gunman, in St. Louis; several injured

  A gunman entered a Missouri high school and opened fire on Monday, killing two and injuring several others. Authorities say the suspected shooter died at a hospital. 

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  Oct 24, 2022

  Vatican renews provisional agreement with China on bishop appointments

  The Roman Catholic Church has renewed a scrutinized agreement with China over the appointment of bishops, even as the Communist government continues to restrict religious freedom.

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  Oct 24, 2022

  Rishi Sunak to become UK's first prime minister of color: 'Greatest privilege of my life'

  Conservative Party member Rishi Sunak will be appointed the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, becoming the first person of color and the first Hindu to occupy the position.

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  Oct 23, 2022

  This week in Christian history: Siege of Lisbon, World Congress on Evangelism

  Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the consecration of a prominent French cathedral, the taking of Lisbon during the Second Crusade, and the first World Congress on Evangelism.

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  Oct 21, 2022

  Richard Rohr stepping down from leadership roles after cancer diagnosis

  Best-selling author and Catholic priest Richard Rohr is stepping away from leadership duties at his Center for Action and Contemplation, citing a recent cancer diagnosis.