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South Africa Constitutional Court Affirms Gay Marriage Legislation
Last week, The Constitutional Court of South Africa ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, thus banning the current registration. The court ordered the parliament to amend the marriage law within a yea
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Luis Palau Apologizes for Statements on Church Registration in China
Evangelist Luis Palau issued a statement earlier this week and expressed apology to some remarks he had made during a press conference in Beijing.
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Six Catholic Priests Arrested in Hebei; Beijing House Church Leader to Undergo Court Examination
Two new reports surface in the light of recent controversies behind China's assessment of religious freedom.
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Luis Palau Meets Chinese Officials in Shanghai; Work on Evangelistic Book
The Chinese government told LPA that they will hope to distribute the book ''A Dialogue Between A Christian and An Atheist'' to millions of people across China once it is published.
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Opening Doors in China - An Interview with Luis Palau
Dr. Palau said he want to show through his trip to the leadership in China that true Christians are not a menace to authority but respects authority and give blessings to the land.
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Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.
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Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison
Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
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5 times fire was used in the Bible as judgment: Reflecting on the LA wildfires
The recent wildfire in Los Angeles has prompted Pastor David Zhai (翟大衞) to reflect deeply on five significant instances of fire in the Bible. Pastor Zhai, a frequent speaker and preacher at churches in the Vancouver area, often interprets current events and news from a biblical and faith-based perspective.
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Franklin Graham defends Pres. Trump not swearing on the Bible: 'It wasn't intentional.'
In an exclusive interview with Premier, Rev. Franklin Graham shared his reflections on President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, addressing the unexpected moment when Trump did not place his hand on a Bible while taking the oath of office. According to Graham, the incident was not deliberate.
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Global Christian Relief releases first ever world persecution report 'The Red List'
Global Christian Relief (GCR) has published its first-ever persecution report, highlighting the five countries where Christians face the most severe persecution across five critical categories. Released on January 7, the 2025 GCR Red List is described as the first quantifiable, verifiable index covering incidents from 2022 to 2024. The report tracks violence in five key areas: killings, attacks on buildings, arrests, displacement, and kidnappings/assaults.