Nigerian Police Walk Back Denial of Recent Church Kidnappings
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US Says Russia Closer To Invading Ukraine, Agrees To Meeting
Russia on Sunday rescinded earlier pledges to pull tens of thousands of its troops back from Ukraine's northern border, a move that U.S. leaders said put Russia another step closer to what they said was the planned invasion of Ukraine. Residents of Ukraine's capital filled a gold-domed cathedral to pray for peace.
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Cameroon bishops warn ‘those who take the sword will perish by the sword’
Crux,As the separatist conflict continues to escalate in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions, the country’s Anglophone bishops warned that “those who take the sword will perish by the sword.”
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Murder of child shines spotlight on Brazil’s ongoing land disputes
Crux,The murder of a 9-year-old boy in a disputed area of land in Brazil’s Pernambuco State exposed many in Brazil to the gravity of the current situation of rural workers who are waiting for land reform.
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Latin American prelates brief Pope on their ‘synod before the synod’
Crux,Following a historic meeting of the Catholic Church of Latin America and the Caribbean last November, senior leaders from the region recently traveled to Rome to discuss the fruits of the gathering with Pope Francis.
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Legalising euthanasia linked to increase in overall suicide rate – study
That was the finding of a peer-reviewed study by the Anscombe Bioethics Centre.
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France pushes for Biden-Putin meeting on Ukraine
Russia reversed its plans to end military drills in Belarus near Ukraine’s northern borders on Sunday. The Russian military now has 30,000 troops in Belarus, just three hours’ drive from Kyiv, w...
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Short terms of service provide multiple pathways to mission field | Baptist Press
Kristy Phillips* had pondered applying to serve with the IMB since she was a teenager. She thought about it, prayed about it, and even filled out the application forms. Still, she could never bring herself to submit them.
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SBC DIGEST: IMB resources for ministry to Afghans; IMB video gallery now available | Baptist Press
Digital and printed resources for Afghans available from IMB By IMB Staff The settlement of Afghan refugees in the United States has created an unprecedented opportunity for outreach. In response to the need for resources on Christianity for Afghans, the IMB is now providing resources to help churches and individuals…
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Jesus statue destroyed by government in India after Hindu nationalists complain
Authorities in India's southern state of Karnataka demolished a 20-foot-tall statue of Jesus, which had been standing in the village for 18 years, claiming it was built on land earmarked by the government for an animal pasture.
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Franklin Graham backlash for urging followers to pray for Vladimir Putin
A social media post by evangelist Franklin Graham asking followers to pray for Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid a war with Ukraine is drawing backlash from liberals on social media, while some have come to Graham's defense.
