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A South Carolina pastor quit his church. His followers revolted to get him back.
By Bob Smietana — August 27, 2021
(RNS) — Former elders at Beach Church in South Carolina say they paid the price for crossing a popular pastor. They may go to court to regain control of their church.
Black faith leaders call for nonviolent resistance, strikes if Trump refuses election results
By Alejandra Molina — November 2, 2020
(RNS) — The faith leaders and activists are urging rural, white, Black and Latino Democrats, Republicans and independents to 'uphold democracy.'
As Sudanese protesters demand democracy, Catholic bishop pushes for freedom of worship
By Fredrick Nzwili — April 24, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — While cheered by the role Christians have played in liberating the largely Muslim country from its dictator, Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku wants to see the laws that impede religious freedom change as well.
A Catholic priest is mediating Mugabe’s departure
By Lauren Markoe — November 16, 2017
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The Rev. Fidelis Mukonori agreed on Wednesday (Nov. 15) to mediate between Mugabe and the military shortly after the country's generals arrested the 93-year-old authoritarian leader.
Cleric says he would not flee US to avoid extradition to Turkey
By guest — July 11, 2017
(Reuters) — Fethullah Gulen, the U.S.-based Muslim cleric accused by Turkey of instigating last year's failed coup, says he would accept extradition if Washington agrees to a request by Ankara to hand him over.
Is Pope Francis really facing a coup? Or just ‘fake news’?
By David Gibson — March 10, 2017
(RNS) As the pontiff marks the fourth anniversary of his election, reports of plotting in the Vatican and a 'civil war' in the Catholic Church are rampant. But a reality check suggests a different story.
Cleric Gulen says he is certain Erdogan behind failed Turkey coup
By Yonat Shimron — September 29, 2016
BERLIN (Reuters) Gulen said the coup gave Erdogan the opportunity to dismiss thousands of perceived opponents in ministries, the military, police and judiciary authorities.
Turkey’s leader says US has ‘no excuse’ to keep imam blamed for coup
By RNS staff — August 24, 2016
(RNS) The Turkish government has long said it wants the imam extradited. Now the request is official.
Foreign minister: Turkey to ready dossier for Gulen extradition in 10 days
By RNS staff — July 23, 2016
ISTANBUL (Reuters) Turkey expects to complete within a week to 10 days a dossier requesting the extradition from the United States of Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused by Ankara of masterminding a failed coup.
Turkey removes 492 state religious personnel after failed coup
By RNS staff — July 19, 2016
ANKARA (Reuters) Turkey has removed 492 staff from duty at its top Islamic authority for suspected involvement in the failed July 15 military coup.
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