Vincent Funaro

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  Jun 30, 2015

  Pope Francis Likens Recent Persecution of Christians to Killing of Believers in First Century

  Pope Francis compared the recent killing of Christians by terrorist groups such as ISIS to the persecution of the Christian church in the first century during a celebration of the feast of the apostles Peter and Paul on Monday.

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  Jun 29, 2015

  Tennessee Lawmakers Drafting Bill to Protect Pastors Who Object to Marrying Same-Sex Couples After Supreme Court Ruling

  Tennessee lawmakers are drafting a new bill expected to protect pastors who refuse to perform same-sex wedding ceremonies for religious reasons.

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  Jun 27, 2015

  No More Christian Events in Jerusalem Without Rabbi's Approval After Orthodox Jews Accuse Christians of 'Forced Conversions'

  The Jerusalem Municipality will now have to consult with the city's Rabbis before allowing Christians to host events in the city after the haredi, a group of ultra-orthodox Jews, accused Christians of forcing conversions at a conference held there last month.

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  Jun 26, 2015

  Delaware Pastor Writes Hymn for Charleston Victims 'They Met to Read the Bible;' Song Goes Global

  A Delaware pastor's spiritual hymn written to remember the nine Christians killed in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, last week is now touching the lives of countless believers, as many churches around the world have started to include it in their worship services.

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  Jun 25, 2015

  Coalition of African-American Pastors Threaten Civil Disobedience If Supreme Court Passes Gay Marriage Law

  A coalition of African-American pastors vowed this week that there will be massive civil disobedience if the U.S. Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage in a ruling on the matter expected this month.

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  Jun 24, 2015

  Lightning Strikes Universalist Church in New York; Sets Building on Fire During Storms That Leaves Over 220,000 Without Power

  A Queens, New York City Universalist Church building was struck by a massive lightning bolt Tuesday that set the building ablaze during severe thunderstorms that hit parts of New York and New Jersey, leaving almost 225,000 people without power.

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  Jun 24, 2015

  Catholic Church in Australia Expresses 'Grave Concern' Over Businesses That Support Gay Marriage

  The Catholic Church in Sydney, Australia, has issued letters to businesses that publicly support gay marriage, expressing "grave concern" over their stance and accusing them of "overstepping their purpose."

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  Jun 23, 2015

  Whoopi Goldberg Apologizes to John Hagee on 'The View' for Reporting Fake Story Saying Pastor Wants to Jail Women for Using God's Name During Sex

  Actress and "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg issued a terse on air apology on the ABC show Tuesday to pastor John Hagee of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, for reporting a fabricated story that said he believed women who shout God's name during sex should be "thrown in jail."

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  Jun 23, 2015

  Christian Activist Who Created Traditional Marriage Pledge Signed by Over 50,000 Americans Says He 'Will Burn' Before Accepting Gay Marriage

  Former Baptist pastor and creator of the pro-traditional marriage petition known as the Pledge in Solidarity to Defend Marriage, which was signed by more than 50,000 Americans, said last Tuesday that he's willing to "burn" before accepting gay marriage.

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  Jun 22, 2015

  Cornerstone Church Denies Claim That Pastor John Hagee Said Women Who Use God's Name While Having Sex Should Be 'Thrown in Jail'

  A Cornerstone Church official denied Monday a report that claims their senior pastor John Hagee said women who shout God's name during sex should be "thrown in jail" in an interview discussing the 10 Commandments.