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Pope Francis documentary preview on CBS 60 Minutes

Below is the link to 60 Minute preview of Pope Francis documentary, “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.” This author liked the end of this segment…  the Pope discussesRead More

Statement from World Relief to CT

Families Who Cross the Border Together Won’t Stay Together | Christianity Today

Christian immigration advocates critique a new policy that separates children from asylum-seeking parents from Central America. Source: Families Who Cross the Border Together Won’t Stay Together | Christianity Today

Bishop Michael Curry, author of 'Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked an American bishop to preach at their wedding | CNN

(CNN) – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have invited an American bishop to give the address at the royal wedding on May 19. Source: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle askedRead More

Let's think outside box!

Opinion: “Spiritual Diplomacy” Now Needed to Release American Pastor from Turkey

In the last days, there was been a lot of speculation on the next tactic to take for winning the release the release of imprisoned American pastor Andrew Brunson. BrunsonRead More

A look at hostage diplomacy

Germany Freed Its Citizens In Turkey. So Why Is American Pastor Andrew Brunson Rotting In A Turkish Prison? Via @dailycaller

Because of Erdogan’s hostage diplomacy, Turkey has become a trap for foreigners Source: Germany Freed Its Citizens In Turkey. So Why Is American Pastor Andrew Brunson Rotting In A TurkishRead More

Setting-up for North Korea/US meeting

North Korea Frees American Christians | Christianity Today

President Trump announced that the three prisoners have been released prior to his historic meeting with Kim Jong-un. Source: North Korea Frees American Christians | Christianity Today

[N}early eleven hours of proceedings

Turkey Postpones Hearing to July 18, Sends Pastor Andrew Brunson Back to Prison

“The judge’s decision at the conclusion of today’s hearing to dismiss all of the witnesses called by Pastor Brunson’s defense without listening to a single minute of their testimony isRead More

Andrew Brunson a Pawn

Turkey’s Dangerous Game of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ | The Atlantic

How an American pastor became a political pawn for Erdogan Source: Turkey’s Dangerous Game of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ | The Atlantic

A secret witness?

Secret witness testifies against US pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey | Hurriyet

The trial of U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson, who faces up to 35 years in jail on terror and spy charges, resumed in Turkey on May 7. Source: Secret witness testifiesRead More

Trial to Re-Start Monday, May 7

Brunson’s trial highlights Turkey’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ tactic | World Watch Monitor

On the eve of jailed US pastor Andrew Brunson’s second court hearing in Turkey, growing international comment has focused on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s transparent “hostage diplomacy” tactic, oneRead More