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Christianity remains threatened in China even after Pastor Jin’s release

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor     Christianity in China remains under systematic pressure even after this week’s release of Pastor Ezra Jin, a house church leader who spent more than 266 days in a Chinese prison for practicing his faith, according to a […]

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Lord Biggar: Rise of Christian nationalism may reflect ‘spiritual hunger’

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah  Christian Today   Critics of nationalism have a responsibility to understand what is attracting people to it and point them towards a better path, Lord Biggar has suggested. The Oxford theology professor called the emergence of Christian nationalism, first in the […]

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Princess of Wales to lead Westminster Abbey carol service, celebrating kindness and community

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BY   :  Obianuju Mbah Christian  Today   This evening, the Princess of Wales, Catherine, is set to revisit Westminster Abbey to preside over her fifth Together at Christmas carol service – a seasonal gathering that places acts of kindness and community at the heart of its celebrations. […]

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Trump admin. restricts visas for Nigerians linked to anti-Christian violence, persecution

BY  :  Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter    In response to mass killings and violent attacks against Christians in Nigeria, the U.S. State Department announced that the United States will restrict visas for Nigerians who have participated in or supported violations of religious freedom, a […]

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The Christian story behind Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree

BY   :    Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Hilary Robinson is a network radio producer and the author of over 70 books for children, including Where The Poppies Now Grow, a story of friendship, sacrifice and peace, and The Christmas Star, a fresh retelling of the Nativity. […]

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US military becoming more religious as nation remains more secular: study

BY   :  Michael Gryboski, Editor  Christian  Today    The United States armed forces are seeing a rise in religious sentiment even as mainstream culture becomes more secular, according to a recent statistical analysis. Ryan Burge, a professor of practice at the John C. Danforth Center […]

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Papal visit to Middle East an encouragement to the region’s remaining Christians

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Christian broadcasters have said that Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Middle East represents a moment of hope for the region’s struggling Christian communities. The Pope’s six-day visit began in Turkey on 27 November and included a pilgrimage to […]

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Most people in Britain believe that Christmas has become too commercial

BY   :  Staff  Writer   Christian  Today   Most people in Britain believe that Christmas has become too commercial and would like a return to tradition, a new survey has found. The survey was commissioned by The Children’s Society and based on responses from 2,000 adults […]

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Churches vandalized in Sudan with Islamic Shahadah written on walls

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    Two churches in Port Sudan were defaced in coordinated acts of vandalism, with Islamic declarations painted in red graffiti on their exterior walls. The incidents occurred last week in the center of the city’s market area. At […]

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Church of England launches its biggest ever Christmas campaign

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   The Church of England’s ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign gets underway today, inviting people across the nation to “rediscover the hope and joy at the heart of the season”. The Church hopes to reach millions of people with the […]

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Journey Church mourns pastor, father of 4 killed in crash: ‘Faith in the valleys’

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    A Florida church community is mourning the death of one of its pastors, a father of four, who was killed in a motorcycle crash last week. During Sunday’s worship service, the church gathered for the first time […]

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