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Afghan Christians in danger from the Taliban helped to flee
Christians in Afghanistan are fleeing for their lives under cover of darkness as the Taliban continues its intense persecution of religious minorities.
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Mission Aviation Fellowship asks for prayers for pilot and volunteers held in Mozambique
The U.S.-based ministry Mission Aviation Fellowship is urging Christians to pray for the release and safety of one of its pilots, Ryan Koher, and two South African volunteers who have been detained for nearly a month in Mozambique on suspicion of supporting insurgent activity.
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Christian house burnt down by Muslim extremists in Uganda
Muslim extremists burned down a house where a cell fellowship was meeting in eastern Uganda, a week after Muslims in another area caned two converts, sources said.
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Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler returns from 3-month absence over inappropriate messages
Texas megachurch Pastor Matt Chandler was to return to the pulpit on Sunday, about three months after taking a leave of absence from his role as teaching pastor due to inappropriate social media messages with a woman who is not his wife.
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Church of England's Christmas film invites people to celebrate birth of Jesus
After years of uncertainty, restrictions and lockdowns in the pandemic, Church of England churches across the country are getting ready to welcome people through their doors this Christmas and a new video has been launched with the message that everyone is invited.
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Archbishop of Canterbury makes poignant visit to mass grave in Ukraine
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he has been struck by the "magnitude of evil" unleashed in Ukraine after paying a sombre visit to a mass grave in the war-ravaged country.Â
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Johnny Cash's Christian faith was 'everything', says son
"His faith was what was important to him, and it's the truth," said John Carter-Cash.
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US Episcopal Church lost nearly 60,000 members in 2021
The US Episcopal Church continued to suffer declines in membership and worship attendance in 2021, well below pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, according to recently released statistics.
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Evangelical leader and son tortured and killed in Ukraine
An evangelical church leader and his 19-year-old son have been found tortured and killed in Ukraine.
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Christians kidnapped in separate attacks in southwest Nigeria
One group on bus to wedding, another en route to funeral.
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Many countries used force to impose Covid worship restrictions - study
New research has found that many countries resorted to some form of force to make religious groups comply with Covid-19 worship restrictions.
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YouVersion reveals 2022 Bible Verse of the Year
The most shared, bookmarked, and highlighted Bible verse on YouVersion this year is a popular portion of Scripture from Isaiah in which God tells His people not to fear.