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'Lucifer' Debuts Jan. 25 with Devil Sick of Hell, Owner of Los Angeles Nightclub On Fox-TV
"In the beginning, the angel Lucifer was cast out of heaven and condemned to rule hell for all eternity. Until he decided to take a vacation..." begins episodes of a new Fox-TV series entitled "Lucifer." The show premieres Monday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. CST, and is based on a character created by Neil Gaiman and later developed by Mike Carey for comic book publisher DC Comics' Vertigo imprint.

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'Mercy Street' New PBS Series Shows God Does Not Go By Uniforms During Civil War
A new PBS TV drama that premiered Jan. 17, Mercy Street, weaves together the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War. Based on real events, the series is more about struggling with compassion and grace, rather than battles and glory. Viewers can catch the second episode on Sunday (Jan. 24) at 9 p.m. CST.

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Evangelical Church Groups in Italy Plan To Open Refugee ‘Humanitarian Corridor’
A pilot project intended to relocate 1,000 refugees to Italy on humanitarian visas is being finalized through an Italian ecumenical mission in Lebanon this week. The $1.42 million program is being largely financed by Waldensian Evangelical Church supporters, one of the religious groups that Italian taxpayers can select to receive a small percentage of their federal income taxes.

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'13 Hours: Secret Soldiers in Benghazi' Attacks Know God Protected Them Like a Cocoon
"Secret soldiers" who defended a CIA outpost in Benghazi, Libya, when jihadists attacked on Sept. 11, 2012, recently said at press events they know God protected them from overwhelming odds during the assault. The just-released movie "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" is based on the true story of six CIA contractors who risked their lives defending diplomatic people inside the U.S. State Department's Mission Control Compound during the violent hit.

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March For Life 2016 Attendees Plow On through East Coast Winter Storm, Blizzard 2016
Today's 43rd annual, national March for Life was still held on the U.S. National Mall in Washington, D.C., despite the large winter storm moving in (Jan. 22). Snow visibly accumulated on the people being interviewed in the event's livestream, as the march went on. The 2016 theme is "Pro-Life and Pro-Woman Go Hand in Hand."

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
