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  May 6, 2026

  Man arrested for filming women in Florida church restroom held on immigration detainer

  Aquilino Sanjur Ortega is being held on an immigration detainer and $250,000 bail in Florida after being arrested earlier this week for allegedly filming women from the ceiling of the women's restroom in a church.

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  May 6, 2026

  Prayer warriors, faithful Americans, get ready for the National Day of Prayer

  Prayer warriors and other faith-driven Americans are expected to gather at hundreds of sites and online platforms across the country Thursday as the nation marks the 75th annual National Day of Prayer under the theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations — Seeking Him in All Generations.”

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  May 6, 2026

  5 things to know about Tuesday's election results: Vivek, Ohio and Indiana

  While Election Day is six months away, a series of primary elections took place Tuesday with potential implications for control of both chambers of Congress in this year’s midterms and future election cycles. President Donald Trump’s influence was evident in the results, as several candidates he endorsed performed strongly in Republican primaries. Here are five key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries.

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  May 6, 2026

  'Religious discrimination': Greg Abbott threatens to pull state funding from Texas city over Islamic event

  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to pull over $500,000 in state funding from a Dallas suburb if it moves forward with a private event next month that will require a “modest” dress code, including “burkinis” for women.

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  May 6, 2026

  Terrorists try to hide from IDF in church near Bethlehem, causing clashes between Muslim, Christian Palestinians

  In an unusual incident on Tuesday evening, Muslim and Christian residents of the town of al-Khader near Bethlehem clashed after Palestinian terrorists tried to hide from the Israel Defense Forces in a monastery church.

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  May 6, 2026

  Nick Vujicic doc ‘No Limbs, No Limits’ explores faith, family and finding purpose through pain

  Nick Vujicic opens up about "No Limbs No Limits," a new documentary exploring his journey from despair and disability to global ministry and reflects on faith, suffering, repentance and the belief that “God can use us all.”

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  May 6, 2026

  Indonesian authorities stop construction of Christian prayer house to appease Muslim protesters

  Local officials in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province have halted construction of a Christian prayer house following protests from Muslim residents. 

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  May 6, 2026

  Archaeologists uncover statue of pharaoh often portrayed in films as the Exodus ruler

  The discovery of a massive statue thought to represent Ramses II — frequently depicted in films as the pharaoh in the biblical Book of Exodus who refused to release the enslaved Israelites — is shedding new light on ancient Egyptian civilization in the East Delta region. 

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  May 6, 2026

  Ruben Saenz becomes new president of UMC Council of Bishops

  Ruben Saenz Jr. has become the new president of The United Methodist Church Council of Bishops. He succeeds Bishop Tracy S. Malone, the first black woman to serve in the role.

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  May 6, 2026

  Adam Hamilton campaign gets over $1M in donations in first week

  Adam Hamilton’s United States Senate campaign has reportedly received over $1 million in donations a week after the United Methodist megachurch pastor announced his candidacy.

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  May 6, 2026

  ‘Surrounded by love’: Texas megachurch gives away free prom dresses

  At a time when many young women are trying to figure out what to wear for prom, one megachurch in Texas recently offered a helping hand.

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  May 5, 2026

  John Piper rejects ‘soul sleep,’ says believers are with Christ immediately after death

  Pastor and theologian John Piper has pushed back on the idea that Christians enter a state of unconscious “soul sleep” after death and stressed that instead, believers go immediately into the presence of Jesus.