Report: German lawmaker resigns after Azerbaijan claims

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BERLIN — A lawmaker from Chancellor Angela Merkel's party is stepping down following allegations he was involved in questionable lobbying activity for Azerbaijan, German...

Parliament votes to declare entire EU an LGBT ‘freedom zone’

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BRUSSELS — The European Parliament has overwhelming adopted a resolution declaring the entire 27-member European Union a “freedom zone” for LGBT people, an effort...

Indiana mayor orders training amid flap over his own remarks

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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A northwestern Indiana mayor who is facing calls for his resignation over his profanity-laced remarks about a Black pastor has...

International evangelical pastor Luis Palau dies at 86

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Luis Palau, an evangelical pastor who was born in Argentina and went on to work with Billy Graham before establishing his...

Tel Aviv’s Jewish museum reopens after $100 million upgrade

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TEL AVIV, Israel — From Queen Salome to the late RBG, from Moses to Sandy Koufax, Tel Aviv's newly revamped Museum of the Jewish...

Beth Moore, famed Bible teacher quits Southern Baptists

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — For nearly three decades, Beth Moore has been the very model of a modern Southern Baptist. ...

Layoffs, upheaval at Zacharias ministry roiled by scandal

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The global Christian ministry founded by the late Ravi Zacharias said Wednesday it will suspend fundraising, lay off 60% of its staff and overhaul...

Firefighters, faith leaders team up to vaccinate vulnerable

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MIAMI BEACH — At the end of a recent Sunday evening Spanish-language Mass, the Rev. Roberto Cid made an announcement that perked up many...

Missouri pastor on leave after offensive sermon on wives

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MALDEN, Mo. — A southeastern Missouri preacher went on leave from his church and is seeking professional counseling after giving a sermon that chastised...

LGBTQ rights bill ignites debate over religious liberty

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A sweeping bill that would extend federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ people is a top priority of President Joe Biden and Democrats in...