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Churches urged to support alcohol-free January as millions sign up nationwide

BY  : Obianuju Mbah  Christian Today   Churches across the UK are being encouraged to actively support Dry January this New Year, as millions of people commit to a month without alcohol. Approximately 17.5 million adults are expected to participate in the annual challenge in […]

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42 Christian and Muslim men executed by bandits in Nigeria, women and children abducted

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Nigeria greeted the New Year with yet more violence by militants, with 50 people killed in a number of attacks that took place between 28 December and 3 January in the Middle Belt region. Nigeria is already the […]

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Calls for protection of Colombian religious leaders after another pastor is murdered

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has reiterated calls for religious leaders in Colombia to receive special security protection following the killing of a Protestant pastor on New Year’s Eve. The incident occurred in the Santa Elena neighbourhood of Fundación […]

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Presbyterian Church in America repents for immigration guidance: ‘Grave error’

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BY  :  Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter   The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) recently issued a statement repenting for guidance on one of its websites that advised illegal immigrants how to avoid detainment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After it went viral on X last […]

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Modi returns from Trump meeting as Christian groups raise religious freedom concerns in India

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    As Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after meeting President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., Christian leaders in India remain uncertain whether the U.S. president discussed ongoing attacks on minority communities with Modi during the visit. […]

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Church bid to save 500 year old wall paintings

BY   :  Staff writer   Christian Today   A church in North Yorkshire is planning a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund in order to help preserve incredibly rare wall paintings dating back over 500 years. St Peter and St Paul’s church in Pickering features […]

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Afghan national who injured dozens in Munich attack likely had ‘Islamist motivation’: prosecutor

BY  :  Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter    The Afghan asylum seeker who drove a car into a union demonstration in Munich, Germany, reportedly said the words “Allahu akbar” and prayed, according to a prosecutor who believes the attack may have been driven by an […]

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Myanmar church bombed just weeks after becoming cathedral

BY  :  Robert Parr   Christian Today   A newly designated Catholic cathedral has been bombed by the ruling military regime in Myanmar. According to International Christian Concern (ICC), The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church was bombed on 6 February, just two weeks after being designated […]

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Senate confirms RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard to Trump cabinet amid objections from Christians, pro-lifers

BY   :  Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter    Two former Democratic presidential candidates have been confirmed to President Donald Trump’s cabinet despite concerns from Christians and pro-life advocates. The U.S. Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as director of National Intelligence in a 52-48 vote Wednesday. On Thursday, the […]

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Most Brits see role for faith-based organisations in addressing social problems – study

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah   Christian Today   A majority of Brits believe that faith-based organisations have a valuable role to play in tackling critical social issues, new research has found. According to a survey of 2,008 UK adults, 60% of respondents – including 72% of […]

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Rick Warren’s political interpretation of Crucifixion draws Christians’ ire: ‘Embarrassing’

BY  :  Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter    Saddleback Church founder and former senior pastor Rick Warren drew scorn on social media for implying that Jesus Christ would be a political centrist today because He was crucified between two thieves. “‘They crucified Jesus with two others — […]

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