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Panel in Pakistan approves bill for minority rights body

In a significant move towards institutionalizing the protection of minority rights in Pakistan, a subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights last week approved a much-anticipated bill aimed at creating a minority rights body in accordance with international standards and regulations.

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Pope Francis dies at 88: first Latin American pontiff emphasized care for marginalized, courted theological controversy

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, has died at the age of 88 following a period of worsening health, the Vatican confirmed Monday. The pontiff, who had been hospitalized in recent weeks for respiratory complications, leaves behind a complex and contested legacy that reshaped the modern papacy—while raising significant theological and political controversy.

Pakistani province marks historic civil service appointment of Christian woman as deputy commissioner

A provincial government in Pakistan has appointed a Christian officer as the province’s first-ever Christian Deputy Commissioner, assigning her to lead a major district, marking a significant milestone toward greater representation of religious minorities in Pakistan’s civil service.

Following president's impeachment, Korean church leaders call for national repentance through ‘Mizpah Square’ prayer meetings

In a renewed call for national repentance and spiritual awakening, South Korean Christian leaders will launch weekly “Revival Korea Mizpah Square Prayer Meetings” beginning April 19 in Seoul’s Yeouido district, aiming to unite believers in prayer for the nation in the weeks leading up to the presidential election on May 31.

Killing Fields, Living Fields: New edition of classic book marks 50 years since fall of Phnom Penh and rise of Khmer Rouge

As Cambodia marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of its capital Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge, a final edition of a landmark book chronicling the rise of one of the 20th century’s most brutal regimes has been released to commemorate the occasion. “Killing Fields, Living Fields” by Don Cormack, first published in 1997, returns in its eighth and final edition this week, coinciding with the anniversary of April 17, 1975 — the day when Khmer Rouge forces seized Phnom Penh and began evacuating the

Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12-year-old, grants custody to father

An Australian judge has ruled against a mother’s request to begin transitioning her 12-year-old son using puberty blockers, instead granting custody of the child to his father.

Easter spirit dampened in Pakistan as three Christian children die, five hospitalized after eating poison-laced sweets

Tragedy struck a Christian neighborhood housing mostly sanitary workers just days before Easter, after three children died and five others were hospitalized from eating sweetmeat laced with poison intended to kill stray dogs.

Evangelicals welcome UK top court's ruling that legal definition of woman refers to biological sex

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday (April 16) that the term “woman” under equality legislation refers to biological sex, but said its decision should not be viewed as a setback for transgender rights.

Regional presbyteries urge largest Korean denomination not to join World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly

Several regional presbyteries within the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Hapdong), led by Moderator Rev. Jong-hyuk Kim, have submitted proposals to the upcoming 110th General Assembly in September, calling for the denomination to refrain from participating in the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly scheduled to take place in Seoul.

US missionary abducted in South Africa during church service

An American missionary was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday evening (April 10) during a church service in a town in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Several news outlets reported that masked armed men stormed the Fellowship Baptist Church and abducted Josh Sullivan, a missionary with a Tennessee-based church. 

Shen Yun performances a 'disguised proselytism' for Falun Gong, Korean church group warns

The United Christian Churches of Korea (UCCK), which is currently led by President Rev. Kim Jong-hyuk, issued an official notice on April 11 to member denominations, expressing concern over Shen Yun Performing Arts’ ongoing shows in South Korea and advising all citizens, including Christians, to exercise caution when considering attendance.