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WCC General Secretary Meets Pope, Stresses Unity
Pope Benedict XVI met Thursday with Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia, the leader of the World Council of Churches, in an effort to improve relations between the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches.
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Bush Renews Stance Against Embryonic Stem Cell Research
The vote falls far short of the 60 percent majority needed to override a presidential veto – the first ever that would be used by Bush since taking office in 2001.
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Embryonic Stem-Cell Bid Passes House, Moves to Senate
The battle over embryonic stem-cell research moved to the Senate Tuesday as House representatives passed a controversial measure that would lift limits on a practice which opponents view as akin to ab
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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.
