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Worldwide Persecution of Christians at an 'Unprecedented' High, With 11 Believers Killed for Their Faith Every Hour
Bishop John McAreavey, the Chair of the Council for Justice and Peace of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, has revealed that Christian persecution is at an unprecedented high, with at least 11 believers killed hourly because of their faith.

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Only Surviving Charlie Hebdo Cartoonist Leaves Magazine: 'It's Torture Because The Others Are Gone'
Renald Luzier, the sole Charlie Hebdo cartoonist to survive the brutal massacre of the magazine's staff by Islamic extremists, is leaving the publication in an attempt to "rebuild himself."

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Terminally Ill Christian Mother Sues for Right-to-Die in California after Being Inspired By Brittany Maynard
Inspired by right-to-die advocate Brittany Maynard, a Christian mother with terminal cancer is asking courts in California to allow her doctor to prescribe medication without criminal prosecution that would end her life.
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Franklin Graham Says 'Christians Are Being Bullied into Silence' after Group Calls for Air Force General to Be Court-Martialed for Speaking about God
Franklin Graham has asserted the Christians are being "bullied" into silence after a civil liberties group called for an Air Force general to be court-martialed because he spoke about how God has guided his career.

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'19 Kids and Counting's Jessa Duggar Shares Baby Bump , Reveals Her 'Favorite Things' about Ben Seewald
"19 Kids and Counting" star Jessa Seewald recently shared a photo of her growing baby bump and revealed why she loves her husband, Ben Seewald.

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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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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.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
