Republican Governor Greg Abbott of Texas signed into law a bill allowing his state’s clergy to refuse to officiate marriage ceremonies that violate their religious beliefs Abbott said it is vital that religious leaders are “secure in knowing that religious freedom is beyond government’s reach.” “Pastors now have the freedom to exercise their First Amendment…
Bomb Blasts Hit Pakistan Churches
At least 10 persons have been killed in a twin blast near two churches in a Christian neighbourhood of the Pakistani city of Lahore on Sunday. Local officials said at least 50 people were reportedly hurt in the explosions at the Catholic church and Christ Church in the city’s Youhanabad area. Violent protests erupted after…