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(Christian Headlines) On Tuesday, a federal appeals court handed abortion clinics a major loss in their attempt to overturn Texas’ heartbeat abortion ban, ordering a lower court to dismiss a challenge that would have limited enforcement of the unique law. The law, which went into effect on Sept. 1, prevents an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected. It gives sole … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Lets Texas Abortion Heartbeat Law Stand: Babies ‘Will Be Saved,’ Abbott Says

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the controversial Georgia Republican whose ability to run for re-election is being challenged, angered a prominent Catholic group this week by accusing church leaders of being in league with the devil. Greene’s comments came during an interview with Michael Voris of the conservative website Church Militant. He … [Read more...] about ‘Satan’s Controlling the Church’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Targets Catholic Leadership

By Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — The Taliban’s return to control of Afghanistan headlined the examples of religious freedom deteriorating in multiple countries last year, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said in its annual report issued April 25. For the first time in more than two decades, USCIRF – a bipartisan panel established by federal … [Read more...] about USCIRF Report: Religious Liberty Falters in Afghanistan

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday signed legislation that prohibits government agencies from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations and bars schools from mandating masks for students under age 18 unless their parents approve. The bills approved by the Republican governor are the latest measures backed only by GOP members of the Legislature responding to what they … [Read more...] about Arizona Gov. Ducey Signs Bills Limiting School Mask, Vaccination Rules

(Christian Headlines) More than 450 unborn lives were saved during the spring edition of 40 Days for Life, the bi-annual campaign that involves volunteers praying, fasting and holding peaceful vigils outside abortion clinics worldwide. The 40 Days for Life website says its officials "know of 455 babies saved from abortion" during the most recent vigil, which began in … [Read more...] about 455 Unborn Lives Saved during Spring 40 Days for Life Vigils