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Evangelical Population Explodes in Brazil as Catholic Church Shows Signs of Decline

By Andrea Madambashi

The evangelical population of Brazil increased by 16 million people over the 10 year period from 2000 to 2010 to 42.3 million, according to census results from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) published Friday.

• Brazil Becomes Second-Largest Christian Missionary Exporter in the World
• One-in-Twelve Christians in the World Are Brazilian, Study Says

Arizona Immigration Law Sparks Racial Profiling Fears

By Vincent Menjivar

The Supreme Court's decision this week to uphold Arizona's immigration law has led some legal groups to warn the decision could result in racial profiling. The law allows police to stop and check the immigration status of anyone they suspect to be in the country illegally.

• Supreme Court Issues Mixed Ruling on Ariz. Immigration Law

Morsi Sworn In as Egypt's First Islamist President Amid Concerns

By Anugrah Kumar

Leader of Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party Mohammed Morsi was Saturday sworn in as Egypt's first Islamist president amid concerns over his ability to tackle the military generals and the future of Cairo's peace deal with Israel.

• Egypt's President Morsi to Elect a Christian and a Woman as Vice Presidents

Eastern US Storms Kill a Dozen, Leave Millions Powerless

NJ Senator Pushes Bill Seeking Asylum for Indonesian Christians Facing Persecution

Third of Women Considering Abortions In Mexico City Choose Life When Offered Help

Christians in India Fear Newly Recommended Anti-Conversion Laws

Global Charter of Conscience Urges Renewed Religious Freedom

Sudanese Authorities Demolish Two Church Buildings

Muslims and Jews Slam German Circumcision Ban as Discriminatory

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  Three Missionary Wives: The Martyr, the Heroine, the Forgotten
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  Anti-Trafficking Groups Raising Awareness Ahead of London Summer Games
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  Black Church Leader: Civility in America at 'All-Time Low'
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  Leap Second Stops Time on Saturday at Time Keepers' Request (VIDEO)

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Lolo Jones Wants to Ask Tim Tebow on a Church Date?

• Finally, an Awards Show for Christian Movies: Resonate Film Festival Announced
• Author Michelle McKinney Hammond, 'No Matter the Situation, There's Opportunity for Joy'
• 'Brave' Producer Katherine Sarafian Speaks on Faith, Discovering Who You Are

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Supreme Court 'Obamacare' Decision Full of Irony, Surprise

Theology

Theologian: Young Evangelicals Want to Rethink What it Means to Be Evangelical

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• Bible Helps Heal a Stuntmans Old Wounds
• LeBron James Receives the 2012 Finals MVP

• Musician With Harsh Upbringing Finds Hope After Coming to Church
• Homeless Man Guided in the Right Direction by Christians Showing God's Love

Science & Tech

Leap Second Stops Time on Saturday at Time Keepers' Request (VIDEO)

Pre-Paid iPhone 4S Launches on Virgin Mobile, Carrier Opens 10 Stores in Chicago

Samsung Galaxy S3 to Receive Android 4.1, JellyBean in Q4 2012

Bluestacks Allows People to Use Android Apps on a Mac

Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich Powered Pre-Paid HTC One V Lands on Virgin Mobile

Samsung Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade Not Coming to Sprint?

Best Prepaid Mobile Plans: How to Ditch the Contract and Save

Egypt Focus

Egypt's President Morsi to Elect a Christian and a Woman as Vice Presidents

The Future of Christians in Egypt: 'The Obstacle Is Fear'

Coptic Solidarity Hosts Policy Talks on Egypt, Middle East Extremism

Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi Declared Egypt President, Sparking Fears for Religious Minorities

N.America

• Judge Ponytail Order Sparks Criticism Over 'Shame Punishments'
• Outreach Inc. Founder on Relocating Into Eye of Colorado Firestorm
• Metal Hip Replacements Could Cause Chronic Pain, Should Be Avoided
• Warnings After Eastern Storms: Temperatures Could Get 'Dangerously Hot'
• PCUSA to Vote on Gay Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage

Africa

• Sudanese Authorities Demolish Two Church Buildings
• Egypt's President Morsi to Elect a Christian and a Woman as Vice Presidents
• The Future of Christians in Egypt: 'The Obstacle Is Fear'
• Lena Pettersson Passenger A Corpse, Forced to Fly 10 Hours Next to Dead Man
• Coptic Church Head in UK Speaks of Hope for Egypt in Wake of Morsi's Election Win

Asia

• Christians in India Fear Newly Recommended Anti-Conversion Laws
• Singapore Pastor Kong Hee Charged With Fraud, Facing Life in Prison
• Vietnamese Officials Destroy Two New Church Buildings
• Kong Hee of Singapore's City Harvest Megachurch Arrested for Allegedly Misusing $18M
• Lonesome George Dies, Last of Giant Tortoise Species
• Christianity on the Decline in Australia; Eastern Faiths Increasing

Europe

• Hunt for Higgs Particle Looks Forward to July 4
• Muslims and Jews Slam German Court's Circumcision Ban as Discriminatory
• Big Ben Renamed? Tower, Not Bell, Named After Queen
• Duchess Kate Curtsy, Blood Before Love: Kate Must Take a Bow
• Scottish Parliament Rejects Voting on Anti-Prostitution Bill
• Karen Marley, Mistress, Admits 50 Affairs With Married Men (VIDEO)

Latin America

• Evangelical Population Explodes in Brazil as Catholic Church Shows Signs of Decline
• Arizona Immigration Law Sparks Racial Profiling Fears
• Argentine Bishop Caught Hugging Woman in Bikini on Beach Resigns
• Jorge Rafael Videla Denies Kidnapping Infants From Detained Mothers
• Brazilian Christians Use Rio UN Conference to Plea to Iranian President to Release Youcef Nadarkhani

Middle East

• Bethlehem's Nativity Church Gets 'World Heritage' Status
• Israel's 'Miss Holocaust Survivor' Pageant Tasteless or Toast to Life?
• Afghan Taliban Attack Leaves 20 Dead
• US Soldiers Linked to Quran Burnings at Afghan Base to Avoid Charges
• Palestinian TV Criticized for Using Young Girl to 'Promote Hate' Toward Christians, Jews

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