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  Jan 19, 2026

  Syria ceasefire raises hopes for stability but concerns for Christians, minorities remain

  Syria has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), ending nearly two weeks of clashes, even as Christians and other minorities remain concerned that the agreement does little to ease fears of continued persecution and instability.

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  Jan 10, 2026

  Christians in Iran imprisoned over affiliation with 'Zionist Christianity' activities deemed against Islam

  Two Christians in Iran sentenced to prison for their faith were locked up on Dec. 16 and 20, and a Christian woman was summoned to begin serving her five-year prison term two days before Christmas, according to an advocacy group dedicated promotion of religious freedom in Iran. 

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  Jan 5, 2026

  Over 1 million Australians attend church weekly, gradually increasing numbers post-lockdowns

  Australia’s churches are continuing a gradual recovery in weekly attendance following the COVID-19 lockdowns, but attendance remains below levels seen at the turn of the millennium, according to new national data.

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  Jan 3, 2026

  Venezuelan Evangelicals respond to US capture of Maduro

  Evangelical leaders in Venezuela and abroad reacted to the events with caution and calls for prayer.

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  Jan 1, 2026

  Australian school exposed students to 'disturbing' sexually explicit content without parental consent, mom says

  An Australian mother is weighing legal action after her teenage daughter was exposed to explicit sexual content — including references to bestiality and sibling sex — during a school lesson delivered without parental knowledge or consent, according to a Christian legal advocacy group.

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  Dec 31, 2025

  Congolese refugee influx tops 88,000 in Burundi, churches appeal for help

  Tens of thousands of Congolese civilians have crossed into Burundi in recent weeks, fleeing a violent offensive by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has overwhelmed border communities and prompted churches to appeal for urgent international support.

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  Dec 29, 2025

  Pakistan's state-backed Christmas celebrations offer rare break from history of extremism

  Government-sponsored Christmas celebrations in Pakistan this year marked a historic departure from the country’s decades-long struggle with religious extremism — where religious minorities, including Christians, have been targeted in bombings, mob attacks and discriminatory practices.

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  Dec 28, 2025

  Ghana’s Komba people receive complete Bible that could help preserve language from extinction

  Ghana's Komba people received their complete Bible after 16 years of dedicated translation work. Translators hope the translation will deepen faith while serving as a major repository to preserve the Komba language and culture from extinction.

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  Dec 25, 2025

  'Gate Zero' video game update: Templar Media acquires Bible X to expand 'highly anticipated' Bible-based gaming experience

  Video game publisher Templar Media has acquired Norway-based development studio Bible X, securing the future of “Gate Zero,” a forthcoming Bible-based, time-travel video game aimed at a global audience of younger players.

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  Dec 24, 2025

  Candlelight, carols and chalk blessings shape Christmas across Eastern Europe

  Receiving a chalk blessing at the doorway or decorating wooden boats instead of Christmas trees may seem unfamiliar to many outside the region. Yet across Eastern and Central Europe, Christmas is still marked by traditions shaped by faith, memory and shared life — customs that quietly anchor the season in meaning and community.