Christian charged with blasphemy in Pakistan wins rare bail
A Christian in Pakistan won a rare grant of bail on Monday (Sept. 8), a day after he was arrested and charged with blasphemy, sources said.
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Christians agonize under false charges in India
Police in India left two young children of a pastor and his wife unattended when they arrested the couple on fabricated charges, and other officers later beat the children’s mother in custody, sources said.
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‘Because you’re breathing, you matter’: on World Suicide Prevention Day, evangelist and abuse survivor Dean Sikes urges youth to have hope in God
World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10 and Dean Sikes, founder of “You Matter” ministries, an evangelist and sex abuse survivor, is concerned about the mental health of young people. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Sikes explains why he has written his latest book “You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life” (Fedd Books), to help people find a path to healing through God’s love, referencing Job 33:4: “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Alm
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Assemblies of God launches largest missions initiative in 72 years to reach 42% unreached people groups
Assemblies of God World Missions launched its largest initiative in 72 years at the 2025 General Council, aiming to expand missionaries and reach millions in unreached and unengaged people groups worldwide.
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Canadian euthanasia doctor says housing concerns could justify assisted death
A Canadian physician who has reportedly performed hundreds of assisted deaths has argued that poor housing conditions should be a legitimate reason to seek euthanasia.
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Biola University honors late campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba, international leader in higher education security
By Chris EyteBiola University is mourning John Ojeisekhoba, its campus safety chief and international leader in higher education security, who died at 54 after a distinguished career of service and global recognition.
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Prayer ban reaffirmed in New South Wales (NSW), Australia
By Chris EyteThe attorney general of New South Wales (NSW), Australia last week reaffirmed a ban on praying for sexually struggling people even if they request it.
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Homeschool mom must enroll son in accredited school; Brazilian court upholds $20K in fines
A Brazilian state high court has ruled that a mother cannot homeschool her son and must enroll him in a recognised school, upholding fines imposed on her for non-compliance, a decision legal advocates argue violates international human rights law protecting parental rights in education.
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Christian leaders in Nigeria call for stronger ties with Muslims during Eid el-Maulud
Nigeria’s Christian leaders have called for stronger interfaith relationships between Christians and Muslims to foster peace and unity as Muslims in the country marked Eid el-Maulud, the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war
By Jack BethelA Russian court last week jailed a church pastor for four years after he spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine in a sermon.
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Marriages continue to decline in New Zealand, evangelicals urge commitment to healthy unions
By Chris EyteMarriage rates in New Zealand have reached historic lows, according to new government data, prompting the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) to affirm the value of strong marriages for families and society.
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Catholic slain in Muslim attack on pilgrims in Pakistan
Muslims on Sunday (Sept. 7) shot to death one Catholic and wounded another as they traveled to a pilgrimage site in Punjab Province, Pakistan, sources said.
