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Lausanne releases Seoul Statement to inform and inspire deliberations

Unlike its predecessors that were published following the event, the statement is meant to inform and inspire participants' deliberations throughout the gathering rather than summarize what was discussed, according to Programme Director David Bennett.
Churches must be ready to respond biblically to sexual revolution, Lausanne Congress hears

Christians must not be silent as the "victory" of the sexual revolution spreads across the world, but neither should they condemn others, the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization has heard.
Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization opens in Korea with call to repentance and action for world mission

Over 5,000 Christians have gathered in South Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization to strategise about how to fulfil the Great Commission.
Unlikely alliance forms in Australia over fears misinformation bill puts free speech at stake

A proposal for legislation designed to tackle online misinformation has seen Australia's Federal Government come under fire from an unlikely alliance of critics, who have warned it constitutes a "chilling assault" on free speech in Australia.
'Keep the gate open': Latin American leader shares hopes, expectations for Lausanne 4

"Will there be room for new voices, will there be space for surprise?" asked Valdir Steuernagel in a speech he gave at a meeting of Latin American leaders in the lead-up to Lausanne's Fourth Global Congress (Lausanne 4) in Seoul-Incheon, South Korea, that begins Sunday.
Catholic leaders mourn the killing of Honduran environmental activist Juan LÃ³pez

LÃ³pez's death is the latest in a series of killings in a country known to be particularly deadly for environmental activists.
Christian mother sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy

A Christian mother of four children on Wednesday received the death sentence after a judge convicted her under Pakistan's blasphemy laws, her attorney said.
Aiding flood victims in South Sudan, faith leaders work on long-term solutions

With more than 750,000 people displaced by annual flooding, churches in the country have become involved in constructing dikes to safeguard thousands of lives at risk.
Pope Francis' visit to Asia-Pacific highlights urgent need for world climate commitment

As the pope journeyed through countries already feeling the severe impacts of environmental crises, local leaders highlighted the need for a global commitment to address these issues.
Ancient Christian mosaic containing one of the earliest references to Jesus' divinity unveiled

An ancient mosaic located near what's believed to be the site of the prophesied battle of Armageddon in Israel contains a reference to Jesus as God, providing insights into early Christian worship during a time when the Roman Empire still persecuted followers of Christ.
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Pope Francis' claim 'all religions are a path to God' rebuked by clergy

During a three-day visit to Singapore, Pope Francis declared that "all religions are a path to God," sparking backlash among religious leaders in the U.S.
In Singapore, Pope Francis inspires youth, courts China

Over 50,000 faithful from Singapore, but also China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, gathered to see the pope on Thursday.
Sudanese Anglican cathedral is now a graveyard for civil war victims, archbishop says

The Sudanese civil war is the world's largest displacement crisis today.
North Korea flagrantly disregarding international human and religious rights standards - report

A new report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned North Korea's ongoing repression of civil and religious liberties.
Members of shuttered Rwandan churches gather in homes as leaders quietly protest

After a crackdown on unapproved churches, Christian leaders say the government's move encroaches on religious freedom and applies regulations unequally.