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Christmas sees dozens of Christians in jail under anti-conversion laws

BY  :  Christian Today staff writer   Dozens of Christians across India are spending the Christmas season in detention after being charged under state anti-conversion laws, raising fresh concerns among church leaders and human rights groups about religious freedom in the country. Christian advocacy organisations estimate that […]

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Virginia ministry brings hope of Christmas to inmates, correctional staff facing holiday isolation

BY  :   CP Staff   A Virginia-based ministry plans to deliver nearly 75,000 “Hope Packs” containing devotionals, hygiene items and the Gospel message to incarcerated people, correctional staff and inmates’ families worldwide this year, expanding an effort to combat holiday isolation behind bars. Good News […]

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Police raid churches in eastern China, hundreds of Christians detained

BY  :  Christian Today staff writer   Large numbers of police and security forces have carried out a major operation against Christian churches in eastern China, detaining hundreds of believers over several days, according to a religious freedom watchdog. The raids took place in Yayang […]

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Netflix releases trailer for biblical epic ‘Mary’: ‘An origin story of Christianity

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BY  :  Leah MarieAnn Klett   Christian Today   This Christmas season, Netflix is set to bring a retelling of the Nativity story to audiences around the world, offering a fresh perspective on an ancient narrative in the forthcoming film “Mary.” Directed by D.J. Caruso and […]

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Actor John Rhys-Davies Says Christianity Has Given the World its Greatest Gifts

BY  :   Michael Foust  Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   The Emmy-nominated actor, who is best known for his roles in the Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings franchises, says he is indebted to Christianity and believes it has brought more positive change to the world than any other religion. […]

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WEA’s plan to hold General Assembly 2025 in Seoul sparks debate

BY  : Chris Eyte  Christian Today   Only weeks after the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization concluded in Incheon, South Korea, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is about to announce plans to hold its next General Assembly in Seoul from Oct. 27-31, 2025. Even […]

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Tony Perkins Prays Trump ‘Surrounds Himself with Godly Counsel’

BY  :   Michael Foust  Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   Pro-family advocate Tony Perkins says “urgent” prayer is needed for President-elect Trump as he chooses his cabinet and appoints key leaders who will surround him in the White House for the next four years. Christians, Perkins said, must pray […]

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Mexican Christians wary of new indigenous protection laws

BY  :   Duncan Williams    Christian Today   Despite their being hailed by some as a victory for indigenous rights, a leading international charity has warned that new reforms to Mexican law that will allow indigenous communities to enforce local customs and traditions instead risk escalating […]

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‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Soars to No. 2 at Box Office, Earns 98 Percent Audience Score

BY  :    Michael Foust  Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   A faith-based Christmas film directed by filmmaker Dallas Jenkins became a box office hit over the weekend, debuting at No. 2 nationwide and garnering praise from fans and critics alike. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG) surpassed expectations by grossing an […]

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Christians Rebuke John Piper for Calling Trump’s Re-Election Win an ‘Evil’

BY  :   Milton Quintanilla  Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   John Piper received backlash on social media this week after remarking that President-elect Donald Trump’s victory was an “evil.” “Presidential election results,” Piper wrote on Wednesday. “Having delivered us from one evil, God now tests us with another.” He […]

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Christians appeal for help amid slaughters in central Nigeria

BY  : Christian Daily International-Morning Star News    Fulani herdsmen killed six Christians on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 1-2) in Benue state, Nigeria after slaughtering 15 Christians in a nearby village two days prior, sources said. In Ayilomo, a predominantly Christian village in Logo County, […]

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Muslim Mob Attacks Israeli Fans Following Amsterdam Soccer Game

BY  :   Milton Quintanilla  Crosswalk Headlines Contributor    A mob of pro-Palestinian Muslims attacked Israelies in Amsterdam Thursday night following a soccer match. At the time, a mob of Muslim immigrants chased down Israelis armed with knives and clubs as they left after the UEFA […]

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