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Black smoke rises over Vatican: No pope elected in first conclave vote
A plume of black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday night, marking the end of the first round of voting in the papal conclave without the election of a new pope.
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Adam Lambert to play Judas in hollywood bowl’s upcoming 'Jesus Christ Superstar' production
Acclaimed singer and performer Adam Lambert has been cast in the role of Judas Iscariot in the Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar, slated for August 2025.
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Former child star Nathan Gamble opens up about Hollywood burnout and his return to faith
Actor Nathan Gamble, best known for his roles in Dolphin Tale and Marley & Me, is opening up about the spiritual emptiness he experienced in Hollywood—and how it ultimately led him back to God.
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New River pastor William Schonemann found dead in his home, church community in morning
The congregation of a small Arizona church is grieving the sudden death of their pastor, William Schonemann, who was reportedly found unresponsive in his bed earlier this week.
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‘I Belong to Jesus’: Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo faces FA warning over goal celebration
Liverpool FC forward Cody Gakpo is set to receive a formal warning from the Football Association (FA) after displaying a Christian message during a recent Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Following a goal, Gakpo lifted his jersey to reveal an undershirt bearing the message “I Belong To Jesus,” raising both hands toward the sky in a clear act of religious expression.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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[10th CCOWE] Rev. Wayne Chen: When Everything Is 'Mission,' the Church Loses Its Way
Rev. Wayne Chen calls on the Chinese church to move beyond the false dichotomy between "evangelism" and "social concern," urging a return to the cross-centered Gospel as the core—trusting that the Gospel is inherently holistic and that it alone drives the church into the world without losing its focal direction.
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[10th CCOWE] Clement Chia and Chuang Yu-ming Dialogue: 'What Kind of Christian Does the World Need?'
Revs. Chia and Chuang called the Church to return to the full, embodied Gospel of Christ the King—beyond moralism—so that believers' transformed lives visibly demonstrate God's Kingdom.
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MyFaithTV Founders Step Down, File for Divorce After 34 Years of Marriage
André and Jenny Roebert, founders of the global Christian network MyFaithTV, are divorcing after 34 years, with Jenny citing biblical principles and severe family harm, as legal proceedings over assets and ministry leadership begin.
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[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift
The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.