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  Dec 18, 2024

  SK church leaders pray for 'stability,' warn against becoming ‘Squid Game nation' after Pres. Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment

  Following the National Assembly's passage of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Dec. 14, religious leaders have called on the Korean Church to pray for the stability of South Korea.

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  Dec 17, 2024

  Pakistani Christians reject gov't cash scheme, demand better work instead

  A provincial government in Pakistan is set to launch a scheme for religious minorities on Dec. 20 under which a tri-monthly stipend will be given to poor families. However, Christian leaders have urged the government to instead focus on creating jobs for their marginalized community members to enable them to earn a respectable livelihood.  

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  Dec 17, 2024

  Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell faces calls to resign amid BBC report on handling of sex abuse case

  The Archbishop of York, the Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell, second highest ranking leader in the Anglican Communion, is facing calls to resign over his supervision of sexual assault allegations involving a priest known for his charismatic preaching.

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  Dec 15, 2024

  Evangelical Alliance fears push for assisted dying in Ireland after UK Parliament vote

  The U.K. Parliament’s recent approval of assisted dying has apparently been mirrored to a certain extent in Ireland where a final report (March 2024) by the Oireachtas [National Parliament] Joint Committee on Assisted Dying recommended “that the government introduces legislation allowing for assisted dying, in certain restricted circumstances.”

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  Dec 5, 2024

  Balm mentioned in the Bible rediscovered in 1,000-year-old seed grown into small tree

  Horticulturists are celebrating the growth of a 1,000 year old “Tsori” seed, discovered nearly 30 years ago, which is believed to produce a balm resin mentioned several times in the Bible. 

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  Dec 4, 2024

  300 global leaders adopt 'Madrid Commitment' in defense of freedom, family and life

  The VI Transatlantic Summit, organized by the Political Network for Values, convened 300 political and civic leaders from 45 countries at the Senate of Spain to unveil the Madrid Commitment, a global initiative outlining an agenda for action on freedom, family, and the culture of life for the next decade.

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  Dec 3, 2024

  Lawmakers invalidate South Korea president's order to impose martial law

  President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law Tuesday, marking a historic and controversial moment in South Korean politics.

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  Dec 2, 2024

  Once known 'city of churches,' Toronto declares December as 'Christian Heritage Month'

  While nowadays just under half of the population of Toronto identify as Christian, a new initiative highlighting the historical and contemporary importance of Christianity for the city has led the Toronto City Council to proclaim December as “Christian Heritage Month.”

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  Dec 1, 2024

  Sudanese Christians among hardest hit by ongoing war

  As the war in Sudan enters its second year with no clear resolution in sight, there are real fears that an escalation of hostilities between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces will further aggravate the humanitarian situation in Sudan. 

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  Nov 30, 2024

  3 Christians subjected to physical, psychological torture in Iran

  Three Christians in Iran were tortured before their release on bail on Nov. 17 amid charges of propagating religion contrary to Islam, a religious rights group reported.