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Pope Francis Will Visit Greece to Support Refugees: 'Extremely Attentive to Suffering'
Greek church authorities recently approved plans for Pope Francis to visit the Greek island of Lesbos on Saturday, April 16, to show support for the refugees there. Officials stated the pope requested the visit. This is a delicate period for refugees there because, under a contested plan, the European Union began returning newcomers to neighboring Turkey this month.
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James 'Mad Dog' Mattis Secretly Courted to Enter 2016 U.S. Presidency Race for Third Party
An anonymous group of "conservative billionaires" reportedly is trying to convince retired U.S. Marine Corp. Gen. James Mattis to run for president as a third-party candidate, if Donald Trump secures the GOP nomination. Mattis retired on May 22, 2013, after 44 years of military service.
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Oklahoma Man Rescued from Wildfire by Storm Trackers: 'God Was Watching Out For Us'
When an Oklahoma man found himself trapped on a road grader during a Woods County wildfire Wednesday, he was lucky that a couple of local news storm trackers saw his predicament and rescued him before the flames engulfed his grader.
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Indiana Trooper Fired for Proselytizing in Traffic Stops, Sued Twice For Witnessing Faith in Pullovers
Indiana trooper Brian Hamilton has been sued twice in the past 18 months for allegedly preaching to citizens after stopping them for traffic violations. Indiana State Police representatives said Thursday they had to sever Hamilton from the highway patrol force.
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Newborn Boy Tossed Into Trash Compactor, Rescued on Good Friday In Washington
When Paula Andrews went to throw garbage into a massive trash compactor at her Everett, Wash., apartment complex last Friday, she heard faint, muffled baby sounds. Hoping the cries were being produced by a doll, she dug down through two feet of garbage - only to find a real, newborn baby boy who had been discarded to die in the compactor.
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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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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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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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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.
