RNS Opening Budget — Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Justin Bieber’s surprise Easter Sunday release, an EP titled “Freedom” and his most explicitly religious project to date, has raced to the second spot on the iTunes album chart, just two weeks after he released a full album, “Justice.” […]

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RNS-Bieber-Freedom: Justin Bieber’s Easter surprise EP, ‘Freedom,’ adds to his Jesus-filled chapter
(RNS) — Justin Bieber’s surprise Easter Sunday release, an EP titled “Freedom” and his most explicitly religious project to date, has raced to the second spot on the iTunes album chart, just two weeks after he released a full album, “Justice.” The EP features Christian pop singer Tori Kelly, among other artists and, notably, words from megachurch pastor Judah Smith. By Kathryn Post. 559 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Georgia-Delay: AME church to delay planned boycott of Georgia companies, protest The Masters
(RNS) — The African Methodist Episcopal church and other historically Black faith groups in Georgia have delayed a planned boycott of major companies, planning instead to protest the Maters golf tournament while giving company executives additional time to combat a controversial elections law in the state. By Jack Jenkins. 450 words. (category: a)