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Historic first: Chinese prayer included in Pope Francis' funeral mass
In a groundbreaking moment at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis, a prayer was recited in Chinese, marking the first time a Chinese prayer has been officially included in a Vatican funeral ceremony.

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ISIS labels Pope Francis' burial a "Marketing Tool" in ongoing theological war
In a recent statement, the Islamic State (ISIS) condemned the funeral of Pope Francis, describing it as a calculated marketing maneuver in what they call an ongoing theological war.

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ELCA to maintain conscience protections for opponents of same-sex marriage
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has decided not to remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage.

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James River Church reportedly cuts ties with Assemblies of God, but no official confirmation yet
James River Church, a prominent megachurch based in Springfield, Missouri, has reportedly ended its official affiliation with the Assemblies of God.

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Trial begins for man accused of killing Houston pastor in road rage shooting
After nearly three years of waiting, the family of Pastor Ronald K. Mouton may finally see the justice they’ve long been hoping for. This week, the man accused of shooting and killing the beloved Houston church leader during a road rage incident in 2022 is facing trial.

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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference
Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).

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[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!
Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”
River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”

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Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People
Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.
