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Washington Nationals signage at a baseball stadium
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Secret video exposes Nationals executive discriminating against Christian player

The Washington Nationals fired Director of Community Relations Sean Hudson after a hidden-camera video appeared to show him admitting the team sidelined pitcher Trevor Williams because of his Catholic beliefs. The club denied anti-Catholic bias, but a civil rights complaint is now asking the Justice Department to look into it.
Federal prayer services and the debate over church and state in Washington
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Washington’s Prayer Fight Is Back

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Federal prayer is back in the spotlight, and the legal fight is older than the slogans. The Constitution bans an established church, but the history around government prayer is far messier than the usual activist talking points.
Pope Leo XIV speaking in Cameroon during his Africa visit
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Pope Tells Africans: Stay Home

Pope Leo XIV used a stop in Cameroon to urge young Africans to build their own countries instead of chasing a better future abroad. His remarks touched a raw nerve in the migration debate, where slogans usually arrive faster than solutions.
A church building in Nicaragua under government pressure
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Nicaragua Turns Up The Pressure

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A new report says Nicaragua has stripped legal status from at least 18 Christian groups, seized property in some cases, and targeted clergy and nonprofits with growing force.
Cardinals discussing Trump criticism on 60 Minutes
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Cardinals vs. Trump on 60 Minutes

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Three American cardinals used a Sunday night TV interview to criticize President Trump, while supporters and critics argued over what the church should say about borders, abortion, and politics.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaking at a campaign event
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Talarico’s Faith Gambit Raises Questions

Texas Democrats are trying to sell James Talarico as a faith-minded bridge to church voters. In a state that has not elected a Democrat statewide since 1994, the pitch is bold, and a little too polished for comfort.
French church preparing for Easter Vigil baptisms
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France’s Baptism Boom Won’t Slow Down

  • Posted byby Sean Lorne
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A new French bishops survey reports 21,386 baptisms planned for the 2026 Easter Vigil, with adults driving most of the increase. The numbers keep rising, which is awkward for anyone who thought Europe had finished with religion.