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Catholic bishops push for two-state solution to restore peace to the Holy Land
Praise was given to all those who work for peace, on both sides of the conflict.

Pakistan: Christian nurses acquitted of blasphemy
A district court ruled that the prosecution failed to substantiate the charge.

Jordan in talks with evangelical leaders to boost pilgrimage ahead of Jesus baptism anniversary
Jordan has in recent months accelerated preparations at key Christian sites, including Bethany Beyond the Jordan.

Foreign aid cuts leave Gen Alpha increasingly exposed to leprosy, Christian aid charity warns
Children in some of the world’s poorest communities are facing a growing risk of leprosy, as reductions in overseas aid undermine efforts to detect and treat the disease, according to The Leprosy Mission Great Britain.

Goma experiences revival one year after invasion
Despite great suffering and hardship, God is working.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury accuses Putin of 'heresy' over Ukrainian war remarks
“We’re talking about something which undermines a really fundamental aspect of religious belief, of Christian belief, which assumes that we have to defend God by violence," said Williams.

Brazil in 'crisis of censorship' over trans and LGBT ideology
The crime of "homophobia" is punishable by up to five years in prison.

Indian families' homes destroyed for refusing to renounce Christ
As often happens, the police sided with the persecutors

Middle East Christians warn rapid growth in faith is outpacing discipleship support
Christian leaders working across the Middle East say a surge in spiritual openness is leading thousands to explore faith in Jesus, but warn that a lack of local discipleship structures risks leaving many new believers unsupported.

Nigerian government must do more to protect its people after yet another mass kidnapping
The Nigerian government has started taking action, but more needs to be done.

Christian leaders warn of threats to unity in the Holy Land
Senior Christian leaders in Jerusalem have warned that outside political and ideological interference could be endangering the unity and survival of Christianity in the Holy Land.

Call to action after reports of 163 Christians kidnapped in Nigeria
"Heavily armed bandits" are reported to have raided at least two churches in Nigeria on Sunday and kidnapped 163 worshippers, officials report.

Church leaders gather in the Holy Land to support local believers
The bishops wish to provide pastoral support to believers in the Holy Land.

Kuwait’s first church granted minor basilica status
Kuwait’s first church has been formally elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica, marking a significant milestone for the country’s Christian community and for churches across the Gulf region.

Chin human rights group takes Myanmar junta to court over killings, rapes
The Chin have been badly treated throughout much of Myanmar's post-independence history.

India: one couple’s mission to transform a slum community
Pastor John and his wife have spent the last decade working to break the cycle of spiritual and emotional poverty in a Vijayawada slum.