Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was known for his inclusive policies and advocacy for the marginalized, including Black people, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to succeed him.
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Pope Francis Dies at 88: First Latin American Pontiff Advocated for the Marginalized, Clashed with Conservative Catholics
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and a focus on social justice.
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Preserved By Purpose – The Sum of Our Fears
A young child’s fear of going into the kitchen was overcome by his great-aunt’s reassurance and guidance, illustrating how faith can help us overcome our fears and make wise decisions.
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‘God’s Gang’: An Animated Series With a Spiritual Special Sauce
“God’s Gang” is an animated series that features an animated team of five justice fighters from different faith traditions, promoting love and diversity through their mission to fight darkness with light.
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‘Hope is Active:’ Faith Leaders Combat Injustice Through Holy Week, Easter Messages
During Holy Week and Easter, many local pastors in D.C. and Maryland are combining their Holy Week and Easter messages with charitable efforts to help their members and beyond, using Jesus’ message of hope, love, faith, and true equity.
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Preserved by Purpose – Temporary Shifts or Permanent Transformations
AARP sent Shewanda Riley a birthday card, prompting her to reflect on her life and the need to make permanent transformations to become more like Christ, and to add positive things to her life instead of just taking negative things away.
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Shuttle Ministry: Pastor Divides His Time Between Md. and Tex.
Dr. Kenneth Robinson, co-pastor of DreamLife Worship Center in Randallstown, Maryland, overcame his childhood speech impediment and fear of public speaking to become a successful minister and Christian apostle, and now co-pastors two churches, one in Maryland and one in Texas.
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Can This Chicago Preacher Save ‘The ‘Blacksonian’?
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, has come up with a backup plan to save the Smithsonian Museum’s National Museum of African American History and Culture from being defunded by President Donald Trump’s executive order.
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Preserved by Purpose: Spring CleaningÂ
Shewanda Riley experienced a 9-hour Spring Cleaning session, where she realized she was a pack rat and felt relieved after throwing away the clutter, which she now sees as a form of pruning to make room for God to give her what he wants her to have so she can do what he wants her to do.
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Preserved by Purpose:  It’s Not Who You Know…But Who Knows You!
Cheryl Smith, a mentor at the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists’ Urban Journalism workshop, advised that networking is not about who you know, but who knows you, and similarly, in our spiritual walk, we must be known by God through our faith and integrity.
