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  Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Son of prominent pastor couple among six Christians arrested for allegedly committing credit card fraud in Pakistan

  By CDI Staff

  Federal agents in Pakistan have arrested at least six Christian youths, including the son of two renowned pastors, for allegedly establishing an illegal call center and committing credit card fraud involving American citizens, Christian Daily International has learned.

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  Latin America Asia Church & Missions

  Partnering with thousands of churches, Franklin and Will Graham to hold evangelistic events on five continents in 2025

  By Chris Eyte

  The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is requesting prayer support as it embarks on ambitious plans to share the good news of Jesus Christ on five continents in 2025—North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The BGEA is partnering with thousands of local churches for evangelistic celebrations scheduled throughout the year.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Anglican Communion refutes claims that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are barred from Holy Communion

  By Chris Eyte

  The Anglican Communion has denied media reports that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are being banned from Holy Communion services.

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  Latin America US & Canada Church & Missions Family & Children Society & Culture

  US evangelical leaders call on Trump to resume 'effective' foreign aid: 'America’s generosity, leadership, moral reputation are points of pride'

  By Chris Eyte

  A group of Evangelical Christian leaders expressed concern about the Trump administration’s executive stop work orders affecting foreign aid programs, after meeting the U.S. President at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on Feb. 6. During a joint online press briefing the same day, they acknowledged the need for reform but warned that the abrupt funding cut risked upending long-standing effective programs that have saved lives across the world.

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  Latin America Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Colombia considers taxing religious groups in new reform, sparking debate

  By Diario Cristiano

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the Ministry of Finance are considering taxing religious denominations as part of the country’s new tax reform. The proposal, aimed at increasing tax revenues, has sparked intense debate. According to El Espectador, it is part of a broader package of reforms the government is evaluating to improve the country's economic situation.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder Jack Hemmings AFC dies aged 103

  By Chris Eyte

  Tributes have been paid to Jack Hemmings AFC, co-founder of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), who has passed away at the age of 103. Hemmings, a former Royal Air Force (RAF) squadron leader and pilot, from Horam, East Sussex, England, died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 24, according to a press statement by MAF.