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Rome, Italy - Syriac Catholic Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs, Hama and Al-Nabek warned that "the Church in Syria is dying" as Christians continue fleeing the country's disastrous political and economic situation. Speaking at the October 29, 2025 launch of Aid to the Church in Need&
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Global - As Halloween celebrations took place worldwide on October 31, 2025, many Christians were reminded that the holiday's origins are deeply rooted in Christian tradition, not pagan practice, contrary to popular belief. Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve or All Saints' Eve, is the
Protestant News
Oxford, Mississippi - U.S. Vice President JD Vance faced backlash after stating at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi on October 29, 2025, that he hopes his wife Usha, who was raised Hindu, will "one day" share his Christian Catholic faith. He later
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Washington, D.C. - Members of the House Freedom Caucus joined with the Family Research Council on Thursday, October 30, 2025, for a national prayer call titled "Congress Prays for America" to pray against rising political violence in the United States and invoke God's aid for
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Little Rock, Arkansas - Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the launch of the 10:33 Initiative, a Gospel-inspired pilot program designed to uplift Arkansas residents in crisis by connecting them with local faith and community partners who can meet their needs. The 12-month pilot program, which launched in October
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Washington, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced on October 31, 2025, that he is designating Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) due to severe violations of religious freedom and the ongoing slaughter of Christians by radical Islamist terrorists. "Christianity is facing an existential threat in
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I was there the night Jos burned, and I will keep telling this story until the world listens. I remember the smell before the screams; the sharp tang of burning wood, the metallic scent of blood, the confusion that swept through a city suddenly turned against itself. That night, November
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Pretoria, South Africa - Thousands of Christians marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on October 9, 2025, protesting the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities' (CRL Rights Commission) newly formed Section 22 Committee, which religious leaders say is an
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Wad Madani, Sudan - Between 13 and 29 South Sudanese Christians were executed and beheaded by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) troops in Wad Madani on January 11, 2025, after government forces recaptured the strategic city from rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. Videos circulated on social media showing government troops
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Helsinki, Finland - Finnish Member of Parliament Dr. Päivi Räsänen appeared before Finland's Supreme Court on October 30, 2025, marking the third court to hear charges against her in a seven-year legal battle over a Bible verse she tweeted in 2019. Räsänen, a medical doctor, grandmother of twelve,
Celebrity News
Global — A wave of prominent podcasters and cultural influencers are publicly exploring Christianity and attending church, with some making full commitments to Christ. The trend represents a significant shift in the media landscape, where figures reaching millions are increasingly open about faith, Jesus, and spiritual matters. Joe Rogan, host of
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Los Angeles — Pop star Justin Bieber opened up about his Christian faith in a recent livestream on October 27, 2025, that has gained widespread attention across social media. The 31-year-old singer shared candid thoughts about God, morality, Scripture, and what it means to live with purpose and integrity. In the