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Repentance Begins with Restoring Our RelationshipsIrene Lancaster reflects on repentance as a process that can transform relationships through self-reflection, responsibility, and reconciliation.
A Remarkable Story of Nazi Prisoners Worshiping with Iowa FarmersShared Worship Can Break Down Barriers Between Enemies
Christian Humility Means More Than Simply Thinking Less of YourselfA Common C.S. Lewis Misquote Misses the True Meaning of Christian Humility
I Believed Ancient Alien Theories—Until God Revealed the TruthHow a Christian YouTuber Helped Me Break Free From False Beliefs
Eastern Europe’s Protestant ShiftProtestantism grew rapidly in Eastern Europe during the 16th century but later declined due to Catholic revival, political power and war.
France Wildfires Open New Doors for Gospel OutreachWildfires in southwestern France forced evacuations but also gave local Christians new opportunities to connect with affected communities and share t…
Ireland Sees Sharp Drop in Catholic BaptismsCatholic baptisms across Ireland have dropped by nearly 30% in a decade, driven by fewer births and a growing number of people identifying as non-rel…
Mumbai Catholic Parish Turns Recycled Materials Into a Message for Water ProtectionA Mumbai Catholic parish has created a “Living Water” display using recycled and natural materials to promote water conservation and environmental re…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db40442d6-568f-4879-93d3-a6a24608f935)
Kandhamal Religious Candidates Strengthen Pastoral TrainingEight religious candidates are gaining practical pastoral experience in Kandhamal by engaging with local Catholic communities and learning from their…
Farmers Reject Religious Divide in ChhattisgarhMore than 100 Chhattisgarh farmers met to discuss land rights and unity, urging fair legal solutions to land disputes.
Christian Delegation Urges Kharge to Scrap Karnataka Anti-Conversion LawChristian leaders from Karnataka met Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, urging action on long-pending community concerns, particularly t…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D20e7698b-c1e9-49b8-9e47-24c2112fba91)
Extremist Mobs Attack Christian Worship Services in West Bengal, Pastor AbductedTwo separate incidents targeting Christians were reported in West Bengal on 6 September 2026. In West Medinipur, a group reportedly abducted Pastor S…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D0dcb3883-d5ab-4a07-b169-2e7b21dee6fa)
Maharashtra’s New Anti-Conversion Law Raises Concerns Among ChristiansMaharashtra’s new Freedom of Religion Act, which came into force on August 28, 2026, is raising concerns among Christian leaders about its possible i…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D7350bdb9-bb55-424c-b162-d470f2e3922d)
Muslim and Christian Leaders Unite to Defend Minority Rights in KarnatakaMuslim and Christian leaders in Karnataka have agreed to establish a common platform to address concerns affecting minority communities and safeguard…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dc9cd0d92-4721-42cd-8c6b-d0c98c88da26)
West Bengal Christian Group Condemns Hate Campaign Targeting ChristiansA Christian community organization in West Bengal has condemned what it describes as a campaign aimed at creating hostility toward Christians followi…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dae4d713f-2d96-471a-8c5b-9ebce7b94194)
Indian Village Forces Christian Family to Cremate Woman Despite Religious BeliefsA Christian family in Chhattisgarh has reportedly faced pressure from villagers over the funeral arrangements of a deceased Christian woman.-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D3505dafe-95ef-41df-84c3-0316f611256f)
The Post-9/11 Age of Liberty Never Came: What Now?Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Dan Vallone reflects on the hopes and expectations that followed the tragedy.-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D8e21456b-2958-4713-9381-4b2fd78e7126)
Can Baptism Really Wash Away Caste? India’s Christians Confront a Persistent RealityChristian baptism teaches that all believers receive equal dignity and become part of one spiritual family. Yet caste identities continue to affect s…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2a207d38-0c62-493b-8031-3713ef330363)
Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra Remember 9/11 Through Music of Healing and HopeAs the United States marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square are…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D94e444bf-363d-4eaa-b88d-8612de68b755)
The Trump-Era Laughter at Immigrant Suffering Is Deforming Our SoulsChristianity Today columnist Russell Moore argues that the use of memes, jokes and humorous government messaging surrounding immigrant deportations r…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dbf3b2d54-1bcb-4b24-bd3c-4e975f88e773)
Young People Worldwide Hesitant to Discuss Their Identity With Pastors, Study FindsA new study from Young Life suggests that many young people around the world are reluctant to talk openly about their identity and personal struggles…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D5f85ca46-c8d1-4c29-826c-b396119fb428)
Street Preacher Acquitted After Prosecution Over Christian TractA Christian street preacher has been acquitted after facing prosecution for distributing a Christian tract about the biblical account of Sodom and Go…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D0eb2fbc5-3644-4fae-b284-d930c213a3eb)
Robert Jeffress Condemns James Talarico’s Beliefs as ‘Evil’ and ‘Not Christian’First Baptist Church Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress has strongly criticized Democratic political candidate James Talarico over his religious views.-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dd587bac4-6ce5-46fe-93c5-2a821b349fae)
Christians Debate Polygamy as Netflix Drama Sparks Renewed DiscussionA South African Netflix drama, The Polygamist, has reignited debate about polygamy among Christians across Africa.
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