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Ariana Grande Concert Attack: ISIS Praises Suicide Bomber Salman Abedi, Warns of Future Attacks on 'Worshipers of the Cross'
ISIS has praised Salman Abedi, the suspected Islamic extremist who carried out a deadly terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande in Manchester, England, and warned of future "more severe on the worshipers of the Cross and their allies."

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Franklin Graham: Notre Dame Should 'Rip Up' Diplomas of 'Insolent' Students Who Left During Mike Pence Address
Franklin Graham has said the president of the University of Notre Dame should have "ripped up" the diplomas of the students who walked out of the commencement ceremony Sunday in protest of Vice President Mike Pence's policies.

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Blind Indonesian Girl Refuses to Renounce Christ Despite Beatings from Hindu Family
A blind Indonesian girl who converted to Christianity thanks to the witness of a local missionary refused to renounce the name of Jesus Christ despite continued beatings and threats carried out by her Hindu family.

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Libraries Offering 'Drag Queen Story Hour' to Teach Children about Homosexuality, 'Gender Fluidity'
A public library in New York is offering "Drag Queen Story Hour", bringing in drag queens to read children's books about homosexuality, gender identity and "non-conformity," and "general youth discomfort."

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Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz on 4 Most Important Things to Remember about Marriage
Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz -- also known as Justin Bieber's pastor -- has shared the four most important things he's learned from 14 years of marriage to his wife, Laura.

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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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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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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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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
