Michael Gryboski

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  Jan 17, 2021

  This week in Christian history: ‘Mother of Methodism’ born; Edict of St. Germain; Book of Common Prayer

  Here are three things that happened this week, Jan. 17-23, in Church history. They include the birth of the “Mother of Methodism,” the issuing of the Edict of St. Germain, and English Parliament enacting the Book of Common Prayer.

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  Jan 17, 2021

  Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Day of Service’ community projects taking place amid pandemic

  In addition to being a federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is widely observed as a “Day of Service” for numerous charitable actions and events across the United States.

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  Jan 15, 2021

  Pope Francis, Benedict XVI get COVID-19 vaccine

  Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI have both received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a spokesperson for the Vatican.

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  Jan 14, 2021

  Irish gov't, Catholic Church apologize for rampant mistreatment of mothers, kids at church-run homes

  Officials representing both the Republic of Ireland and the Irish Catholic Church have officially apologized for the rampant mistreatment of unwed mothers and their children at church-run homes in the European nation.

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  Jan 14, 2021

  ‘It’s a humanitarian issue’: North Dakota mulling bill to ban abortion in most circumstances

  A bill aimed at banning the practice of abortion save in special circumstances is being considered in North Dakota, coming as other states look to loosen their restrictions on the procedure.

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  Jan 14, 2021

  GOP congresswoman to file impeachment articles against Biden once he becomes president

  A Republican member of Congress has announced her intentions to submit articles of impeachment against President-elect Joe Biden the day after he's sworn in as president. 

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  Jan 13, 2021

  New York sued over ‘dangerous ambiguities’ in liberal abortion law

  A group of New York residents have filed a lawsuit against the state’s controversial abortion law, arguing that the legislation harms women, children, and viable unborn babies.

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  Jan 13, 2021

  ‘Heartbroken and saddened’: Fla. megachurch responds after member seen at Capitol riot

  A Florida church has responded to the revelations that the wife of one of its worship leaders took part in the protest outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. last Wednesday.

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  Jan 13, 2021

  House Majority Whip James Clyburn advocates for 'black national anthem' to become official US hymn

  House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., has advocated for “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” commonly known as “the black national anthem,” to become the official hymn of the United States.

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  Jan 13, 2021

  Supreme Court to decide if Christian students banned from preaching deserve compensation

  The United States Supreme Court will soon decide whether a college that ordered a Christian student to cease preaching on campus can be punished even though the administration has since changed the institution's free speech policies.