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Coverage dated December 22, 2024

Denzel Washington gets baptized, receives minister's license

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Denzel Washington was baptized and obtained a minister's license at the First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York during the weekend.

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  1. The Christian Post

    Denzel Washington gets baptized, receives ministry license: 'It took a while, but I’m finally here' (opens The Christian Post)

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    Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington was baptized at a church in New York City over the weekend and officially received his ministry license.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Denzel Washington Receives Minister License Following Baptism Ceremony (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Denzel Washington received his minister license and will begin training following a baptism ceremony in Harlem, New York.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Denzel Washington Becomes a Minister After Saying Actors “Can’t Talk” About Religion in Hollywood (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The news comes after the Oscar-winning actor recently claimed actors "can't talk" about religion in Hollywood.

  4. New York Post

    Denzel Washington becomes a minister in NYC after claiming you ‘can’t talk’ about religion in film industry (opens New York Post)

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    Denzel Washington received his minister's license as the 69-year-old movie star takes on a new role in life.

  5. Deadline

    Denzel Washington Receives Minister’s License, Gets Baptized (opens Deadline)

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    Denzel Washington can now add ministry to his long resume.

  6. Entertainment Weekly

    Denzel Washington receives minister's license at New York church (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Academy Award winner Denzel Washington has added another title to his repertoire: minister. The actor was baptized and received his minister's license at a New York church.

  7. Black Enterprise

    Hallelujah! Denzel Washington Gets Baptized, Obtains Minister's License At NYC Church (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Denzel Washington got baptized and obtained his minister's licence a week before his 70th birthday at a New York City church.

  8. UPI

    Denzel Washington gets baptized, receives minister's license (opens UPI)

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    Denzel Washington was baptized and obtained a minister's license at the First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York during the weekend.

  9. Variety

    Denzel Washington Gets Baptized and Receives Minister License After Saying ‘It’s Not Fashionable’ to Be Religious in Hollywood: ‘It’s Not Sexy’ (opens Variety)

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    Denzel Washington got baptized a few weeks after saying being religious in Hollywood "is not fashionable."

  10. Breitbart News

    Watch: Denzel Washington Baptized and Becomes a Minister -- 'It Took a While but I'm Here' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Denzel Washington was baptized and received his minister's license as the movie veteran looks to take his life in a new direction after dedicating himself to Christ.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Denzel Washington Officially Becomes A Minister (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Legendary actor Denzel Washington was baptized and officially ordained as a minister Saturday at the Kelly Temple in New York City.

  12. Fox News

    Denzel Washington becomes a minister as Hollywood actor admits you 'can't talk' about religion in industry (opens Fox News)

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    Denzel Washington became a minister and was baptized Saturday in New York. The "Gladiator II" actor claimed you "can't talk" about religion and win Oscars in Hollywood.

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