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Bethel Church Pastor Bill Johnson Tells Christians 'Don't Misuse Authority' by Asking God to Punish Leaders
Pastor Bill Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California has said that when Christians misuse their authority by praying for leaders to be punished, God sometimes responds by exalting - and not punishing - those leaders.

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Pope Francis Condemns Quebec Mosque Attack, Calls on Muslims and Christians to Unite in Prayer
Pope Francis has condemned the Quebec mosque attack that left six dead and eight injured and said he is praying for the victims and their families.

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John Piper On Whether Saints in Heaven are Really 'Looking Down on Us'
John Piper shares his thoughts on whether saints in heaven are looking down on their loved ones below.

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Iraqi Christian Teen: ISIS Tortured Me, Stuck My Mother With Needles to Force Us to Convert
A 16-year-old Christian boy who suffered for two years under the brutal rule of ISIS has shared how, in an effort to force him and his mother to convert to Islam, fighters would beat them, stick them with needles, and threaten to kill them.

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Mike Pence to Speak at March for Life; Franklin Graham 'Thankful' for VP Who 'Takes a Bold Stand for Life'
Franklin Graham has said he is thankful the United States finally has a Vice President who is "not ashamed of his Christian faith and who takes a bold stand for life" after it was announced that Mike Pence will headline the 44th "March for Life" rally.

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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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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.

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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.
