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In Response to ISIS' Killing of 30 Ethiopian Christians, Franklin Graham Says 'Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail against Church'
Rev. Franklin Graham has said that ISIS' brutal massacre of 30 Ethiopian Christians will only strengthen the faith of those living in the country and has encouraged believers to remember Jesus' promise that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church, in reference to Matthew 16:18.

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Pope Francis Expresses 'Heartfelt Pain' over Deaths of Migrants, Urges International Community to Take Action
Pope Francis has expressed "heartfelt pain" over the recent deaths of dozens of migrants, including 12 Christians who died after a group of Muslim migrants threw them overboard, and has urged the international community to help Italy put an end to the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.

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White House Condemns ISIS Massacre of 30 Ethiopian Christians, Finally Admits Victims Were Killed Due To Their Faith
The White House has condemned "in the strongest terms" the Islamic State's mass murder of 30 Ethiopian Christians and for the first time has admitted the victims were killed by the Muslim terrorists because of their faith.

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Exclusive Interview: Author Christy Beam Opens Up about Her Daughter's Miraculous Healing and Visit to Heaven
Christy Beam, the author of the newly released memoir, Miracles From Heaven, recently opened up to the Gospel Herald about her daughter's miraculous healing and visit to Heaven and how the experience has affected her family's faith.

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China Removes More Crosses from Churches, Dashing Hopes That Campaign Targeting Christians Had Ended
Crosses have been removed from at least three places of worship in China this month, dashing hopes that the government's demolition campaign targeting Christian churches had ended.

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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.
