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Pope Francis Calls out Couples Who Choose Not to Have Children as ‘Selfish’
Despite the fact that Pope Francis urged Catholic followers in the Philippines last month not to “breed like rabbits,” he made comments on Wednesday at the Vatican that seemed to be contradictory with that assertion.

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United Nations Issue Dire Warning on Yemen’s Freefall as al-Qaida Makes Its Move
Shortly after the United Nations warned that the country of Yemen could enter a civil war and break apart soon, fighters linked to al-Qaida managed to seize a large army base in the southern part of that country.

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Florida High School Disciplines Student For Saying 'God Bless America' after Atheists’ Complaint
A prominent national atheist organization sent a letter to a Florida high school complaining about a student ending the morning announcements by saying “God bless America,” resulting in disciplinary action.

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Jodi Arias Trial Update: Arizona Surpeme Court Keeps Trial Open To Public, Declines Her Secret Testimony
The Arizona Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from convicted murderer Jodi Arias in regards to testifying in secret at her sentencing retrial. As for the retrial itself, two computer experts went on the stand Wednesday and talked about what was found on Travis Alexander's computer.

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Pastor Tony Evans Talks Changing America for Good by Pairing Churches with Public Schools
Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and founder of The Urban Alternative, talked about his plan that could help change the United States for good.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.