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USGS Estimates Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Could Reach as High as 100,000

Andy Roman — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:10:45 +0000

On June 24, 2026, Venezuela was struck by powerful back-to-back earthquakes, causing severe damage, numerous deaths, and thousands of injuries. Two massive quakes shook the nation within seconds of each other, triggering widespread panic and massive rescue operations. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued a red alert and warned that the casualties could be […]

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Sunday Law Update with Dr. Isaac Olatunji

Andy Roman — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:11:05 +0000

“The powers of earth, uniting to war against the commandments of God, will decree that “all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond” (Revelation 13:16), shall conform to the customs of the church by the observance of the false sabbath. All who refuse compliance will be visited with civil penalties, and it […]

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Interview with Sister Gwen Shorter

Andy Roman — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:21:51 +0000

The interview with Gwen Shorter was conducted at the Fruitland Camp Meeting in Washington State. Sister Gwen’s books and other literature can be found on her website at: https://homewardpublishingministries.com/

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Clanton, Alabama Meetings, July 10-12, 2026

Andy Roman — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:54:38 +0000

Join us in Clanton, Alabama, for a special event titled “Saturday in the Crosshairs of Prophecy.” Together, we will explore the growing influence of Christian nationalism, examine its prophetic significance, and analyze concerns surrounding the Sunday law agenda. We will also reflect on what it means to remain faithful during the final crisis foretold in […]

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Pope Leo Calls for a “Firm Political Will” to Strengthen Multilateral Cooperation, Fraternity, and the Global Common Good

Andy Roman — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:52:51 +0000

On June 22, 2026, Pope Leo XIV visited the headquarters of the United Nations World Food Programme in Rome, the world’s largest humanitarian organization. During his meeting with the executive board and staff of the UN agency, the Pope commended the organization’s work and expressed his support for the United Nations’ commitment to fraternity and […]

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German Adventists Approve Full Ecumenical Membership to Protect Adventist Teachers’ Accreditation

Andy Roman — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:34:15 +0000

On June 2, 2026, the Adventist Press Service reported that delegates representing several congregations in Germany voted to apply for full membership in the Council of Christian Churches in Germany (ACK). The ACK is Germany’s principal ecumenical organization and is connected to the broader ecumenical movement through its relationship with the World Council of Churches. […]

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Swiss Lawmakers Find Bipartisan Common Ground in Preserving Sunday as the Day of Rest

Andy Roman — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:57:26 +0000

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the Council of States, the upper chamber of Switzerland’s Federal Assembly, voted against a proposal to make shop opening hours more flexible. In a bipartisan vote of 22 to 21, lawmakers from across the political spectrum chose not to consider a measure that would have permitted up to twelve Sundays […]

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for the Creation of a New Global Economic Order to Promote the Common Good

Andy Roman — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:27:26 +0000

On June 16, 2026, Pope Leo XIV delivered a video message to the Austrian World Summit, an international conference on sustainability and climate change held in Vienna. In his address, the Pontiff advocated for a just transition toward a global economic model geared toward the common good and urged religious, political, and community leaders to […]

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Fox Sports: “Messi is Worshipped by His Fan Base and Rightfully So”

Andy Roman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:05:04 +0000

During the live 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria on June 16, 2026, Fox Sports promoted to a worldwide audience the worship of Lionel Messi. The broadcaster did more than simply praise Messi’s athletic abilities on the field; he crossed a line by speaking in a way that justifies the worship of […]

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