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Russian missile attack destroys shared headquarters of Christian charities in Kyiv, Ukraine

By Chris Eyte Europe 3 months ago

A building accommodating offices for Danish Church Aid (DCA) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) was completely destroyed in Ukraine after a Russian missile attack – fortunately no one was hurt. The headquarters of the Christian charities came under fire when Russia fired ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city, on Monday, Sept. 2.
Three Pakistani Christian women appointed to key government positions raising hopes for minorities

By CDI Staff Asia

3 months ago

In a groundbreaking move towards inclusivity and representation, three Christian women have been appointed to key positions within the Pakistani government. Sister Mariam Parveen also known as Sr Genevieve Ram Lal, Dr Ayra Indrias Patras, and Sonia Asher have each been recognized for their exceptional contributions to society and their commitment to social justice and equality. Their appointments mark a significant milestone in Pakistan’s journey towards embracing diversity and empowering minori
Winning by the power of God: Nigerian powerlifter aims for gold at Paris Paralympics

By Ken Kagicha Africa

3 months ago

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has set her sights on adding more medals to her decorated trophy cabinet at the Paralympics in Paris. The para powerlifter will be defending her over-86 kg women’s gold medal as she leads the Nigerian paralympic team and represents Africa in Paris.
Hope beyond nationalism for Taiwan Strait

By Daniel Chuang Asia

3 months ago

How should Christians on both sides of the Taiwan strait transcend identities shaped by political ideologies and re-establish mutual acceptance and relationships beyond conflict? This opinion contrasts the crisis of closed identity with the hope of open identity, to serve as the foundation for deconstruction and reconstruction.

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'Deficit budget - the cost to stay alive': exclusive interview with publisher of report highlighting 1/5 of UK in poverty

By Chris Eyte

Today, Sept. 5, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) released 'Deficit budget: the cost to stay alive', a landmark report highlighting that more than a fifth of adults in the United Kingdom (11.8 million or 22%) don't have enough income to pay for their basic needs. The new study based on YouGov polling reveals that each month, CAP clients lack an average of £273 ($360) to cover essential living expenses.
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Asia Society & Culture

Goa grants first Indian citizenship under CAA to 78-year-old Pakistani Christian

By Christian Today India

In a landmark event, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant handed over the first Indian citizenship certificate under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) to Joseph Francis Pereira, a 78-year-old Pakistani Christian. The ceremony, which took place on 28 August 2024, marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the controversial legislation.
3 months ago

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture Opinion

A case for the gospel for every context with wisdom and grace

By Manik Corea

How do we share the Christian message in a way that makes it intelligible to peoples who do not share similar conceptual-belief system to ours, or one near enough for us to find common ground? How can the Gospel speak through us to a people of foreign tongue and disparate beliefs?
3 months ago

Europe Society & Culture Religious Freedom

1,000 remember the persecuted at public protest in Switzerland: 'we have a responsibility'

By Chris Eyte

Believers concerned about the rise of persecution against Christians covered the Swiss government plaza (Bundesplatz) in Berne in countless wooden crosses and constructed a mass grave in a symbolic gesture calling for governmental authorities to take more decisive action against the ongoing violation of human rights suffered by Christians in many parts of the world. Open Doors International estimates that globally 317 million Christians endure very high or extreme levels of persecution for their
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Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

Latin American Christian communicators are challenged to excellence and unity

By Javier Bolaños

The Ibero-American Confederation of Christian Communicators and Mass Media (COICOM) kicked off its annual Congress on Tuesday, September 3, in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Some two thousand attendees met at the Christian Center of Guayaquil Church to receive training, inspiration and teachings related to the field of leadership and mass media.
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Jesus is coming to a morally grey comic universe, re-setting the standard as the original super hero

By Sergio Cariello

The stories in traditional comics were about justice and the battle between good and evil. More recently, issues like politics, mental health, diversity, inner demons, and social justice are increasingly common. With today's fictional superheroes becoming morally grubby characters, Jesus outshines them all as the real-life hero exemplar.
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Africa Society & Culture Opinion

Letting the love of God change our attitudes toward work

By Sibs Sibanda

Work is sometimes viewed as a necessary evil, and even among those with a more biblically aligned view, it can certainly feel like that sometimes. Which is why a discussion of love in the context of work may come as a bit of a surprise. But for Christians, it shouldn't be.

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WEA General Assembly Organizing Committee launched with thanksgiving service and press conference in Seoul, Korea

Asia Church & Missions

8 days ago

The Organizing Committee for the 2025 World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Seoul General Assembly, which will be co-chaired by Rev. Junghyun John Oh and Rev. Younghoon Lee was launched on Friday (Nov. 15th). The thanksgiving service, held at the CCMM Building in Yeouido, Seoul, was led by Pastor Seok-soon Im, President of the Korea Evangelical Fellowship.
Burn out, stress and family care: 350 missionaries gather in Kenya to share lessons and solutions

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Christian publishing professionals gather for MAI LittWorld 2024: 'next generation eager to be equipped to share words of hope'

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Gafcon issues statement with 'sadness' after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, 'occasion for grief and self-reflection'

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Anti-Christian crimes increase in Europe, report says

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Russian missile attack destroys shared headquarters of Christian charities in Kyiv, Ukraine

Three Pakistani Christian women appointed to key government positions raising hopes for minorities

Winning by the power of God: Nigerian powerlifter aims for gold at Paris Paralympics

Hope beyond nationalism for Taiwan Strait

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'Deficit budget - the cost to stay alive': exclusive interview with publisher of report highlighting 1/5 of UK in poverty

Goa grants first Indian citizenship under CAA to 78-year-old Pakistani Christian

A case for the gospel for every context with wisdom and grace

1,000 remember the persecuted at public protest in Switzerland: 'we have a responsibility'

Latin American Christian communicators are challenged to excellence and unity

Jesus is coming to a morally grey comic universe, re-setting the standard as the original super hero

Letting the love of God change our attitudes toward work

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WEA General Assembly Organizing Committee launched with thanksgiving service and press conference in Seoul, Korea

Burn out, stress and family care: 350 missionaries gather in Kenya to share lessons and solutions

Christian publishing professionals gather for MAI LittWorld 2024: 'next generation eager to be equipped to share words of hope'

Gafcon issues statement with 'sadness' after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, 'occasion for grief and self-reflection'

Anti-Christian crimes increase in Europe, report says

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