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Six Christians Beheaded in Separate Attacks in Northern Mozambique

Barnabas Aid says Islamic State Mozambique attacks on Christians in Cabo Delgado have grown more frequent in recent months.

Nov 13, 2026

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House Subcommittee Set a Hearing on Nigeria's Protection of Christians

Rep. Chris Smith's subcommittee planned two panels, one year after Nigeria was named a Country of Particular Concern.

Nov 13, 2026

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Papua New Guinea Man Lays Down His Gun Before Baptism

An evangelism and discipleship program drew more than 1,300 people, nine baptisms and 39 more who want to follow.

Nov 13, 2026

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Catholic Bishops in England and Wales Ask Parliament to Drop Conversion Practices Bill

Archbishop John Sherrington says the draft bill threatens freedom of religion, pastoral care and family conversations.

Nov 13, 2026

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You Read Your Bible. How Do You Put It Into Practice?

Matt Smethurst's three steps for Bible study, with his advice on reading whole books and seeing Christ in all of Scripture.

Nov 13, 2026

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Illinois Church Builds Ministry Across Two Languages

How a 1968 congregation in Sauk Village went from fearing closure to running out of communion as Hispanic families joined.

Nov 11, 2026

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Chaplains Bring Spiritual Care to Ukraine's Front Lines

Mikhail Pavenko of Seattle is on his tenth rotation with Ukrainian troops, where drones have made the front more deadly.

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Pray for an Egyptian Christian's Family After His Killing in Libya

Milad Malak, a 20-year-old Coptic deacon, was held for ransom in Zliten and refused every demand to convert.

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Wisconsin Voters Reject Emergency Worship Amendment

The freedom to worship amendment failed 52% to 48% while two other questions on the Nov. 3 ballot passed.

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If We Go to Heaven, Why Will Our Bodies Rise Again?

What the early creeds, Augustine, Aquinas and the Baltimore Catechism add about the bodies God will raise.

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Atlanta Cathedral Plans Remembrance and Care for Homeless Neighbors

The Cathedral of St. Philip planned baptisms, a requiem for members and an evening of worship and care for unhoused Atlantans.

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Three Bible Students Killed in Myanmar Airstrike, CSW Reports

CSW says jets dropped more than ten bombs before an hour of drone strikes hit Day Bu Noh village and its Bible school.

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New Jimmy Stewart Film Highlights His Faith and Wartime Service

The Fort Worth premiere of 'Jimmy' featured a B-24 flyover, a city proclamation and tributes from Stewart's daughter and cast.

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Lifeway Finds Two in Three Churchgoers Fail Bible Knowledge Quiz

Lifeway's new survey shows what churchgoers get wrong, how often they read, and how much daily reading helps.

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How to Pray With More Than a List of Requests

Nov 9, 2026

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How to Pray With More Than a List of Requests

Joe Carter's piece is part of a series on spiritual formation, and he ranks prayer second only to Bible reading.

Four Motorbikes Help Pastors Reach Remote Villages in India and Nepal

Nov 6, 2026

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Four Motorbikes Help Pastors Reach Remote Villages in India and Nepal

Global Christian Relief says new bikes mean more house visits, more prayer meetings and safer roads for four pastors.

Supreme Court Hears Catholic Preschools' Challenge to Colorado Funding Rules

Nov 6, 2026

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Supreme Court Hears Catholic Preschools' Challenge to Colorado Funding Rules

The justices weighed whether Colorado may exclude Catholic preschools from public funding over their admissions policies.

Church Leaders in India Plan Rally to Repeal Karnataka's Anti-Conversion Law

Nov 6, 2026

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Church Leaders in India Plan Rally to Repeal Karnataka's Anti-Conversion Law

Archbishop Peter Machado and other leaders say the state government has not kept its promise to repeal the 2022 law.

Iran Alive Leader Asks Prayer for 14 Imprisoned Ministry Members

Nov 6, 2026

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Iran Alive Leader Asks Prayer for 14 Imprisoned Ministry Members

Hormoz Shariat, Southern Baptist leaders, Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors ask churches to remember believers in prison.

What Does It Mean to Pray in Jesus' Name?

Nov 6, 2026

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What Does It Mean to Pray in Jesus' Name?

Who John MacArthur was, and the plain counsel he gave about lining our prayers up with the purposes of God.

Global Methodists Call Churches to Pray for Persecuted Believers

Nov 4, 2026

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Global Methodists Call Churches to Pray for Persecuted Believers

The denomination marked the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on November 1 and offers simple ways to keep praying all month.

More Than 200 Bishops Sign Middle East Peace Declaration

Nov 4, 2026

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More Than 200 Bishops Sign Middle East Peace Declaration

Issued in Assisi, the declaration warns Christians could all but vanish from the Middle East and asks for diplomacy, aid and equal rights.

Summit Church Zoning Dispute Reaches Appeals Panel

Nov 4, 2026

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Summit Church Zoning Dispute Reaches Appeals Panel

First Liberty and the Justice Department asked the Fourth Circuit to keep an injunction that lets a Southern Baptist church pursue its new building.

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