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WCC Head, Pope Benedict Discuss Church Unity
World Council of Churches general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Saturday to discuss church unity and the situation of Christians in the Middle East.
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Study: Abstinence Education Reduces Sexual Activity
A new landmark study shows that abstinence education is more effective in reducing sexual activity among youths than other programs.
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World's Former Only Hindu Country Opens to Christianity
The world’s former only official Hindu country is now open to the preaching of the Gospel, a Christian missionary working in the country shared this past weekend with joy.
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23,000 Baptist Teens to Donate Millions in Free Labor
Young Southern Baptists are kicking off a major outreach initiative Friday that will affect a total of 80 U.S. cities and offer some $16.4 million in free labor to local residents over the next few months.
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McCain, Obama Expected to Campaign on Abortion Issue
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain and leading Democratic candidate Barack Obama may both claim the title of Washington consensus builder, but when it comes to the abortion issue, the two have proudly embraced their differences and are expected to tout their contrasting stance to appeal to key constituencies in their party.
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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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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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Trump Launches White House Faith Office: A Bold Bet on Religion in Government
In a move that underscores his deepening focus on faith in public life, President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the White House Faith Office, a dedicated branch designed to strengthen the role of religious organizations in government affairs.
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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.