“Christ at the Checkpoint is primarily a public relations scheme to dissuade American evangelicals from pro-Israel views.” — Mark Tooley, IRD President
Contact: Mikhail Bell, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, mbell@TheIRD.org
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Contact: Rev. Charles Nestor, M.A., D.D., 863-698-2270, magrev1@yahoo.com, Rev. Norm Lund, Ph.D., 425-402-9624
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ – The National Clergy Council, representing church leaders of Catholic, Evangelical, Ort…
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Contact: J.P. Duffy or Darin Miller, (866) FRC-NEWS; both with the Family Research Council
NASHVILLE, Feb. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Today Family Research Council President Tony Perkins will lead a news conference urging President Obama to re…
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America for Jesus 2012 Will Call Nation Back to Biblical Values
Contact: Julie Shutley, 214-457-1398, Julie@alarryross.com; Steve Yount, 972-267-1111, ext. 205, steve@alarryross.com; America for Jesus 2012
NASHVILLE, Feb. 20, 2012 /Christian New…
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Contact: Reggie Littlejohn, President, Women’s Rights Without Frontiers, 310-592-5722
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Women’s Rights Without Frontiers has received credible reports that Chen Guangcheng is seriously ill, and o…
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Presidents Day commercial by the Knights of Columbus to air from Feb. 18-20
Contact: Andrew Walther, 203-824-5412, andrew.walther@kofc.org
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — A new television commercial airing Presidents Day …
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Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Imprisonment in Saudi Arabia of 35 Ethiopian Christians arrested for praying in a private…
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Contact: Kevin Wandra, 678-990-9032, KWandra@MaximusMG.com
MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The following is submitted by The Maximus Group:
WHO: Bestselling author and syndicated Catholic radio host Teresa Tomeo, author of Extr…
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Contact: Andre Kim, Priests for Life, 347-286-7277
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ – Father Denis Wilde, OSA, associate director of Priests for Life, was among six people arrested today during a peaceful protest outside the White Ho…
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Viewers of American Idol, 20/20, Person of Interest, Grey’s Anatomy, David Lettermen, Jay Leno, Law and Order, and more will see the ads. (See partial times and cities below.)
Mr. Terry States: “In all three ads, we quote American bishops condemning …
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Contact: Leslie Palma, Priests for Life, 347-286-7277
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ – Priests for Life, a New York-based international pro-life organization of Catholic clergy and laity, today announced the formal filing of a lawsu…
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Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Obama and HHS mandates at religious institutions energize and “fire up” pro-life and faith community before the 2012 elections.
The prayer vigil, news co…
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Life Legal Defense Foundation Submits Brief to Supreme Court Arguing Mandate is Unconstitutional
Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACT…
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Contact: Allan E. Parker, The Justice Foundation, 210-614-7157
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The following is submitted by The Justice Foundation:
WHO: Project Liberty — Women hurt by abortion and other citizens opposing…
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A.L.L.: “Obama betrays oath of office; the U.S. Constitution”
Contact: Paul E. Rondeau, American Life League, 540-659-4171, prondeau@all.org
STAFFORD, Va., Feb. 13, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Paul Rondeau, executive director of American Life Leag…
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Contact: CJCUC Media Division, 516-882-3220, info@cjcuc.com
EFRAT, Israel, Feb. 13, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation in Efrat strongly condemns the recent attacks on a Jewish-Arab school and …
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HLI Rejects Administration’s Attempt to Divide Catholics and Undermine Freedom of Religion and Conscience
Contact: Stephen Phelan, Director of Communications, Human Life International, 540-622-5270, SPhelan@hli.org; Link to statement
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National Webcast and Prayer Effort Announced
Contact: Andre Kim, 347-286-7277
NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, reiterated today that the lawsuit he announced last week …
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Contact: Bob Fu, President, 888-889-7757, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, Spokesperson, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2012 /Chris…
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Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The prayer vigil and public witness, will take place on Thursday, February 16, at 11:00 A.M.
It will be on the 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW side.
The name …
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Contact: Andre Kim, Priests for Life, 347-286-7277
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In a bold statement today, Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, denounced the Department of Health and Human Services…
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Contact: Jessica Rodgers, National Right to Life Committee, 202-626-8825, mediarelations@nrlc.org
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In response to criticism of its recent regulation requiring coverage of FDA-approved birth control drug…
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Contact: Matt Smith, Catholic Advocate, 202-521-9828
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — “Our religious liberties are an inalienable right not a privilege that can be changed on a whim,” said Matt Smith, Catholic Advocate president. “Ou…
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Contact: Jerry Horn, Priests for Life, 540-220-0095
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Priests for Life, a New York based international pro-life organization of Catholic clergy and laity, today announced that it will be filing…
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Network Asks Court to Stop Order to Pay for Immoral Services
Contact: Michelle Johnson, EWTN Global Catholic Network, 205-795-5769
IRONDALE, Ala., Feb. 9, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — EWTN Global Catholic Network filed a lawsuit February 9 in U.S. D…
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Contact: Christine Valentine-Owsik, 215-230-8095, cowsik@osv.com
HUNTINGTON, Ind., Feb. 8, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — It’s not enough to be an active Catholic citizen — voting, staying reasonably informed, or even running for public office. The cu…
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“Are coercive government control and subsidized sexual freedom more important than religious freedom?” — Mark Tooley, IRD President
Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org
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Contact: Emily Fuentes, Open Doors USA, 949-413-6721, EmilyF@odusa.org
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Sen. Rick Santorum issued a press release on Friday, February 3, noting he was the first and only candidate to sign the Pre…
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Contact: Lyn Perez, Reformed Theological Seminary, 407-366-9493, lperez@rts.edu
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 7, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The following commentary is submitted by Dr. Michael A. Milton.
A sinister wave of crime is sweeping American univ…
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Contact: Megan Morris, 913-426-0002; www.StGiannaPhysicians.org
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Cardinal Raymond Burke, Cardinal Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, sent a written message of support to St. Gi…
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Contact: Jeff Field, Director of Communications, Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, 212-371-3191, cl@catholicleague.org
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In an article titled “Our Rule Respects Religion,” Secretary of Heal…
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Candidates post videos for “post-abortive,” pro-lifers, and pro-choicers. “Our hearts go out to those who feel deep pain from these ads” — Randall Terry
Contact: Juan Lepanto, Randall Terry for President, 202-531-7547
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2012 /C…
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Contact: Juan Lepanto, Randall Terry for President, 202-531-7547
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — At least 15 stations in seven states are scheduled to run pro-life Super Bowl ads in pre-game shows, during the Super Bowl, or in News …
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Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, Spokesperson, Mark@ChinaAid.org; both with China Aid Association, 888-889-7757; 267-205-5210 cell; LA Office: Eddie Romero, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; www.ChinaAid.org; www.MonitorChi…
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Contact: Lyn Perez, Reformed Theological Seminary, 407-366-9493
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The following commentary is submitted by Dr. Michael A. Milton.
We were told this would not happen. We were told to just let the bill…
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Contact: Charlie Campbell, 770-904-0007
ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb. 1, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — On December 25, 2011, bombs rocked the St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla, Nigeria shortly after the morning mass claiming the lives of at least 35 peopl…
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HHS mandate latest salvo in skirmish over life … and human dignity
Contact: Tim Lilley, 678-990-9032, TLilley@MaximusMG.com; Kevin Wandra, 678-990-9032, KWandra@MaximusMG.com
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — At least one news r…
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Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, jwalton@TheIRD.org
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Advocates for persecuted minority groups in Sudan are calling attention to the plight of eastern Sudan’s Be…
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Generation Opportunity Expands Network Across Florida, Issues Online Training Guides in English and Spanish to Organize Young Voters
Contact: Matthew Faraci, Generation Opportunity, 202-997-1636, matthew@generationopportunity.org
WASHINGTON,
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Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, Spokesperson, Mark@ChinaAid.org; both with China Aid Association, 888-889-7757; 267-205-5210 cell; LA Office: Eddie Romero, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; www.ChinaAid.org; www.MonitorCh…
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Contact: Porter Speakman Jr., Christ at the Checkpoint, 719-445-8828, porter@bethbc.org
BETHLEHEM, Jan. 26, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The “Christ at the Checkpoint Conference” has released the detailed schedule of the sessions and activities that …
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Contact: Worldwide Coalition to Stop Genocide in North Korea, 82-70-8256-3799, r2pnorthkorea@gmail.com
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 25, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — North Korean refugees and human rights activists will rally on the International Holocaus…
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Contact: Kathleen L. Lynch, Thomas More Law Center, 734-827-2001
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 24, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The Thomas More Law Center announced today that it has appealed a controversial decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to…
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Contact: Fr. Terry Gensemer, CEC for Life, 205-253-0159
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — A peaceful religious tradition was disrupted today as the pro-abortion version of Occupy Washington attempted to surround and overwhelm a group …
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Contact: Shannan Burke, Government Is Not God – PAC, 202-554-2358
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — William J. Murray, the chairman of the Religious Freedom Coalition, has endorsed Rick Santorum prior to the South Carolina GOP primary….
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Clay County School Board Meeting, Thursday January 19th 7PM Fleming Island High School.
Contact: Dr. Raymond Johnson, 904-338-4751
CLAY COUNTY, Fla., Jan. 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Dr. Raymond Johnson Founder and President of Biblical Concept…
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Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, JerryD@odusa.org
SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ – This week’s halt to a nation-wide strike over fuel prices came as a relief to the Open Doors tea…
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HSLDA, ADF say changes would violate int’l legal standards on human rights
Contact: HSLDA Media Rlations, 540-338-5600
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — A leader of Sweden’s Liberal Party last week called for a change in the…
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Contact: Joy Edwards, 513-322-5137
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Jan. 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Arrested and harassed by police and military over 50 times in Turkey, Dr. Evan Edwards has just released a brand new book entitled, “It’s a Happy Life.”
Dr. E…
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Contact: Bob Sturm or Ryan Rogge; 703-396-6974, 703-396-6971; after 6 PM Eastern & on weekends, 703-307-8176, 703-674-6948
MANASSAS, Virginia, Jan. 16, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Upon returning from a meeting in Texas of leaders of the conservative…
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