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World Cup Jerseys on 'Christ the Redeemer' Statue Upset Brazil's Catholic Church
The Brazilian Catholic Church is outraged after an Italian broadcasting company digitally placed "blasphemous" soccer jerseys on the nation's iconic "Christ the Redeemer" statue. Although the commercial has since been removed, the church plans to sue the company for $5.4 million.
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Comedy Starring Christian Rapper Lecrae Parodies Religious Scandals
Although the new film "Believe Me" starring Christian rapper Lecrae is not a traditional faith-based film, the producer of the movie says it explores many Christian themes and takes a hard look "at the power of platforms, particularly among today's young Christians."
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Rick Warren Shares Grief, Tells Pastors to 'Use Suffering to Witness to World'
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren spoke at the Southern Baptist Convention this week, revealing to hundreds of pastors and Christian leaders that his late son used his suffering to encourage others. Warren urged pastors struggling with mental illness to use their experience to "witness to the world"
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Government Union Wants Workers Fired for Supporting 'Duck Dynasty'
A government union is demanding that two senior management officials be fired because they put decals on their personal trucks supporting Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson. Robertson is known for his outspoken opposition to homosexuality.
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Christian Filmmakers Give Men Battle Plan for Purity, Weapons to Conquer Porn within Church (Video)
Pornography is a rampant problem within the church, devastating families and ripping marriages apart. To combat this epidemic, a group of filmmakers have created a DVD curriculum designed to help men fight porn addiction and find freedom through Biblical truths.
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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.
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Anglican Communion Launches 10-Year Initiative to Plant and Revitalize 1 Million Churches
Anglican leaders launch "Vision36," a decade-long initiative to plant or revitalize 1 million churches and gain 20 million new believers by 2036, with Africa playing a central role and discipleship as its foundational pillar.
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Bible Society in Taiwan Launches Full Sign Language Translation Project
The Bible Society in Taiwan has launched a full chapter-by-chapter translation of the Bible into Taiwan Sign Language, following the completion of 70 biblical story videos.
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[10th CCOWE] Rick Warren Calls for Global Church Unity at Closing of 10th CCOWE Conference
At the 10th Chinese Congress on World Evangelization, Rev. Rick Warren called for global Chinese churches to pursue unity in mission—not uniformity—grounded in five biblical foundations, emphasizing that collaboration is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission and witnessing to the world.