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  Christian leaders unsure of future after meeting with new leader of Syria: 'We remain in limbo'

  Anugrah Kumar | Mon 6 Jan 2025 9:08 GMT

  Christian leaders in Syria meet with the country's new head of government but remain uncertain about its intentions, according to reports, which say no firm commitments emerged from the gathering, leaving the community uneasy about its role in a rapidly changing political landscape.

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  'Upending civilian life': Christians impacted by displacement amid rise of terrorism, conflict

  Ryan Foley | Sat 4 Jan 2025 10:01 GMT

  Christians were significantly impacted amid widespread displacement in 2024 and, in some countries, were targeted or killed by warring parties and Islamic terror groups.

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  Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide: 'research that inspires prayer, prayer that changes nations'

  Chris Eyte | Sat 4 Jan 2025 9:51 GMT

  The global editions of the prayer manual that are released every few years have become a familiar resource to inform Christians how to pray for the nations.

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  Canadian evangelicals concerned about possible removal of charitable status from religious, pro-life groups

  Christian Daily International | Sat 4 Jan 2025 9:36 GMT

  The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has raised concerns about recommendations presented to the Canadian government calling for the removal of charitable status to religious charities and anti-abortion organizations.

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  Why Satan is reading the Bible – a story from Ukraine's frontline

  Ukraine Bible Society | Thu 2 Jan 2025 12:04 GMT

  Along the frontline, the scars of war stretched as far as the eye could see.

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  Beloved youth pastor killed in shark attack

  Anugrah Kumar | Tue 31 Dec 2024 12:02 GMT

  A beloved youth pastor in Queensland, Australia, died after a shark attack while spearfishing. The 40-year-old was bitten on the neck while in the water with his family, according to reports.

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  Three Christians wounded in Christmas attack on pastor's home in Pakistan

  Christian Daily International-Morning Star News | Mon 30 Dec 2024 11:41 GMT

  Three Christians were shot and wounded in a Christmas Day gun attack on the home of a pastor and televangelist in Lahore, Pakistan, sources said.

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  14 Christians, including 1-year-old girl, killed after Christmas carol service in Nigeria

  Anugrah Kumar | Mon 30 Dec 2024 11:35 GMT

  At least 14 Christians, including a 1-year-old girl and a pregnant woman, were killed in Plateau state, Nigeria, following a Christmas carol service. The attack is the latest in a series of attacks against the Irigwe tribe in the north-central region of the country.

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  Tributes paid to former president and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter

  Staff writer | Mon 30 Dec 2024 10:35 GMT

  Tributes have been paid to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 100.

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  South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash

  Staff writer | Sun 29 Dec 2024 11:38 GMT

  Church leaders in South Korea have expressed their condolences after a plane crash in the south west of the country killed at least 177 people.

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  Christian persecution in India hits record high, says rights body

  Shireen Bhatia | Fri 27 Dec 2024 13:42 GMT

  Violence against Christians in India has reached unprecedented levels, with 745 incidents reported through November 2024, according to data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF), a Delhi-based civil society organisation.

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  'Sad Christmas' for Christians in the Holy Land

  Staff writer | Wed 25 Dec 2024 12:44 GMT

  Christians in the Holy Land are praying for peace this Christmas after another difficult year marked by conflict and suffering.