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AfD's Strategic Use of Christian Themes in German Politics

In January 2025, Alice Weidel of Germany's AfD party gave an eight-minute interview to YouTuber Leonard Jäger, discussing faith; the interview, viewed by over a million, showcased AfD's strategic use of Christian themes despite its limited internal religious base.

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Trump Appoints Prosperity Gospel Preacher to White House Role

Paula White, a preacher of the "Prosperity Gospel" linking faith to wealth, was appointed director of the White House Office of Faith in February 2025, sparking controversy due to accusations of heresy and exploitation of vulnerable Christians.

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Fragile Haredi Draft Bill Agreement Weakens Israeli Coalition

Following negotiations, an agreement was reached on a haredi draft bill that includes annual quotas and weak sanctions, but the bill's efficacy is questionable due to the IDF's existing recruitment capacity and internal divisions within the haredi parties, shrinking the coalition to 64-65 members.

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SGP Vlissingen Nominates Woman for Parliament Despite Party Stance

The SGP Vlissingen chapter nominated Lilian Janse, a female council member since 2014, as a candidate for the Dutch Parliament, defying a recent party decision against women in politics; the national party stated that it will consider her candidacy.

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Alleged Nationwide Campaign by Plymouth Brethren to Support Liberal Party

A former member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church alleges a nationwide campaign by the church to support the Liberal Party in the Australian election, contradicting the church's public statement of non-involvement. The campaign allegedly involved hundreds of members, some flown across the co...

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Trump's Deportations Alienate Evangelical Supporters

The Trump administration's mass deportations, including raids on churches and families, are causing regret among evangelical supporters, especially Latino evangelicals, who comprised over 50% of evangelical voters for Trump in 2016, potentially shifting future elections.

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Iran Leverages Nationalism Amidst Post-War Instability

In response to a recent war with Israel, Iran's government is employing a surge in nationalism, blending Shiite identity with pre-Islamic Persian traditions and symbols in religious ceremonies to consolidate power and distract from existing economic and political challenges. This involves incorporat...

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Leaked Documents Undermine Francis's Latin Mass Restrictions

Leaked Vatican documents contradict Pope Francis's 2021 decision to restrict the traditional Latin Mass, revealing that a majority of bishops surveyed in 2020 expressed satisfaction with it and warned against restrictions, potentially pressuring Pope Leo XIV to address the liturgical divisions.

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Pope Leo's Cautious Start: A Contrast to Francis's Early Papacy

Following the election of Pope Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, the Vatican has seen a slower pace of change compared to Pope Francis's early papacy; Leo's approach is characterized by caution and deliberation, as he addresses significant financial challenges and ongoing crises within the Chur...

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Dutch SGP Party Debates Ending Ban on Women in Politics

The Dutch political party SGP, known for its biblical interpretation barring women from politics, is facing an internal debate initiated by member Lilian Janse's motion to end the ban; a vote will take place on May 24th, with party leaders advising against it despite divided supporter opinions (47% ...

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Ultra-Orthodox Leader Orders Degel HaTorah Withdrawal from Zionist Institutions

Rabbi Dov Landau, a senior Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox leader in Israel, ordered Degel HaTorah representatives to withdraw from all Zionist institutions due to irreconcilable ideological differences with Zionism's secular foundations, as stated in a letter published Tuesday in Yated Ne'eman.

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