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Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory Moved by Pope Francis to Apologize for $2.2 million Mansion
Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta issued an apology after feeling convicted about building a mansion on land that had been donated to the archdiocese. When confronted by parishioners and other church leaders who cited Pope Francis' call to modest living, the archbishop came to realize that his $2.2 million home was extravagant.

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Duck Dynasty’s Willie and Korie Robertson Proclaim 'God’s Not Dead,' Clear the Air about Father Phil’s Comments in GQ Magazine
In a recent interview with Kyra Phillips from CNN, Willie and Korie Robertson were given an opportunity to share more about their faith and to shed light on Phil Robertson's comments to GQ Magazine in December of last year. Phil, whose humor is sometimes a bit crass, was briefly suspended from the show and then reinstated by A&E after the Robertson family made it clear that their patriarch is a kind and loving Christian who meant no harm to anyone by his comments.
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Christian Evangelist Ray Comfort Banned from Facebook for Anti-Hate Speech Remarks Concerning Westboro Baptist Church
In light of Westboro Baptist Church's recent display of anti-gay and anti-patriotism flags in a protest in a neighboring city in California, Christian evangelist Ray Comfort posted pictures of the church's flags, which read "God Hates F-gs" and "God Hates America," exhorting Christians to distance themselves from the organization. He called the infamous church "anti-American" and "soldier-hating," and Facebook proceeded to ban him for having posted things which "don't comply with the Facebook Co

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Pope Francis Screens Noah Movie, Cancels Private Meeting with Russell Crowe, Director Aronofsky
Pope Francis canceled a meeting with "Noah" director Darren Aronofsky, Paramount vice chair Rob Moore, and Russell Crowe for Wednesday morning, for fear that their arrival in Rome would cause a spectacle. Fox News reports that the Pope had previewed the Biblically-based movie, and that he had intended to give a private blessing to the project.

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'Noah' Movie Gets Bad Reviews All Around: Bill Maher Blasphemes God, Rick Warren Warns Christians that Movie is Blatantly Unbiblical
In reference to the upcoming release of Hollywood's "Noah," host of HBO's "Real Time" Bill Maher recently called God "a psychotic mass murderer who gets away with it." Maher, an atheist, mocks Christians and Jews for believing that the Biblical account of Noah in Genesis is true, and shows much contempt for God's holiness.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
