Anugrah Kumar

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  Apr 18, 2025

  Church of England hopeful after seeing 268% rise in social media interest in church services

  The Church of England is optimistic amid increased searches for church services on its church finder website as polling shows young people in the United Kingdom are increasingly embracing Christianity.

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  Apr 15, 2025

  Several states reject federal DEI demands as deadline looms

  As the April 24 deadline approaches for states to affirm compliance with the Trump administration's policies restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in schools or risk losing federal education funds, several states say they will not comply with the federal demands, while others intend to meet the requirements.

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  Apr 14, 2025

  Judge won't ban immigration raids on churches, sides with Trump

  A federal judge will allow the Trump administration to conduct immigration enforcement raids at churches, ruling against religious groups who argue that it conflicts with their religious freedom. 

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  Apr 14, 2025

  Famous Christian artists revive third century hymn ahead of Easter

  Famous Christian artists Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding have revived a third century hymn discovered on ancient Egyptian papyrus, releasing a contemporary version of the song ahead of Easter.

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  Apr 14, 2025

  12 anti-Israel protesters charged with felonies for vandalism at Stanford

  Twelve anti-Israel protesters have been charged with felony vandalism and conspiracy for occupying and damaging a Stanford University building last June. The demonstrators, aged between 19 and 32, barricaded themselves inside the university president’s office, causing significant destruction, prosecutors said.

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  Apr 14, 2025

  Charity faces backlash for describing Easter as pagan holiday in kids' book

  A British heritage charity has come under criticism after describing Easter as a pagan holiday in a children’s booklet. English Heritage distributed the booklet at several historic sites, drawing accusations of “whitewashing” one of the holiest days for Christians by ignoring its Christian origins.

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  Apr 12, 2025

  ‘Convincing evidence’: Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, judge says

  Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent participant and spokesperson in pro-Palestinian demonstrations against Israel's military actions in Gaza, can be deported from the United States after an immigration judge determined there is "clear and convincing" evidence he could be removed as a national security risk.

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  Apr 7, 2025

  Christian nurse suspended after investigation over ‘misgendering’ pedophile

  A Christian nurse in the United Kingdom was suspended from her position after an investigation into her referring to a trans-identified patient — a convicted pedophile — as “mister.”

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  Apr 7, 2025

  ‘Like losing a family member’: Churchgoers in shock after priest shot to death outside rectory

  Churchgoers in Seneca, Kansas, expressed deep shock and sorrow after Father Arul Carasala was shot and killed outside the rectory of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

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  Apr 7, 2025

  ‘Christians fed up with being pushed out’: Protests erupt outside school over canceled Easter

  Protests erupted outside Norwood Primary School in England as Christians voiced frustration over the school’s cancellation of its traditional Easter parade and church service.