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  Asia Society & Culture

  Tragedy strikes as landslide claims lives of Christian worshippers in southern Philippines

  By Christian Today

  Ten Christian worshippers, including five children, lost their lives in the southern Philippines when a landslide struck the house where they had gathered for prayer. Officials reported on Friday that those inside were holding Christian prayer sheets when the natural disaster occurred following heavy rain.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Jonathan Roumie talks joy, struggles of starring in 'The Chosen': 'I'm not Jesus'

  By The Christian Post

  Before Jonathan Roumie shot to fame playing Jesus Christ in the biblical drama "The Chosen," he was struggling to make ends meet. At times, he was unsure of where his next meal was coming from. But this journey, which the 49-year-old actor candidly discusses in the new docu-series "Jonathan and Jesus," now streaming on Amazon Prime, was essential in shaping his appreciation for success and deepening his spirituality.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Black churches suffered more but adapted better during pandemic: study

  By The Christian Post

  In "Understanding The Pandemic Impact on Black and Multiracial Congregations," published by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research this month, researchers found that while white, multiracial and majority-black churches were negatively impacted by the pandemic and lockdowns in the last three years, drops in attendance, finances and clergy well-being were particularly pronounced for predominantly black congregations because they were compounded by structural racism.

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  Africa Family & Children Society & Culture

  Zambian Netflix film addresses issues of prejudice for albinos in Africa

  By CDI Staff

  The new Zambian film, “Can You See Us” released for international distribution by Netflix in August 2023, shines light on the prejudice faced by individuals with albinism in Africa through the journey of a boy named Joseph.

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  Latin America Society & Culture Breaking News

  Rio floods leave at least 12 dead, Church mobilizes aid

  By Javier Bolaños

  At least 12 people were killed and one more is missing after heavy rains caused flooding in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, state governor Claudio Castro told a press conference. Castro also confirmed that some 2,400 soldiers from the Fire Department were deployed for cleanup and rescue work from the beginning of the heavy rains, with the support of drones and sniffer dogs.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Percentage of children living with 2 parents reaches highest level in decades: report

  By The Christian Post

  A new report reveals that the share of American children living with two parents has reached its highest level in decades despite predictions that the percentage of children residing in two-parent households would continue to decline. The Institute for Family Studies, which describes its purpose as “to strengthen marriage and family life, and advance the well-being of children through research and public education,” published a report titled “The Resurgence of the Two-Parent Family” last Wednesd