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The Rev. Donna Barrett addresses the Ohio Ministry Network. Photo by Ricardo Camacho/Ohio Ministry Network
Need to know: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
US Assemblies of God elects first woman executive in more than a century
The election of the Rev. Donna L. Barrett as general secretary of the denomination's top American board harks back to the church's early days when women played important public roles in its congregations.
Shrugging off Trump scandals, evangelicals look to rescue GOP
In the states, leading religious and socially conservative groups will be propped up by the Republican National Committee, which will encourage voter registration at churches and schedule round tables with local pastors and evangelical liaisons close to the president. (Subscription may be required.)
Missouri gov — an accused felon — will speak at prayer breakfast
The Police Officer Memorial Prayer Breakfast, which is a private event, features Eric Greitens — who is accused of felony invasion of privacy and computer tampering — as the keynote speaker.
Cremation plan for late Kenyan politician stirs debate on faith and culture
Many in the mostly Christian nation view the practice as contrary to their faith and African culture.
He forced the Vatican to investigate sex abuse. Now he’s meeting with Pope Francis.
"I am being told he wants me to be completely honest with him," Juan Carlos Cruz said of his imminent talk with the pontiff. (Subscription may be required.)
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