
Church & Missions

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Australian Defence Force launches new Bible edition 20 years after previous release
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) officially launched a new edition of the New International Version (NIV) Bible, two decades after the previous edition was released in 2005. -
Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, becomes first American pontiff
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Mainz Cathedral unveils world’s 'largest Bible page' to honor Gutenberg
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Evangelical leaders from 56 nations to gather in Berlin for European Congress on Evangelism hosted by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
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New committee seeking to 'preserve dignity and maintain order' renews debate on religious regulation in South Africa
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At EPA2025, Dallas Theological Seminary President challenges writers to tell the whole story of Scripture 'faithfully, beautifully, boldly'
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Sarah Breuel to step back from public ministry, speaking engagements to focus on spending time with family
Sarah Breuel is stepping back from her role as director of Revive Europe, an evangelistic initiative focused on sparking Christian revival among students across the continent, citing a recent call from God to spend more time with her family. -

Sam George urges US evangelical writers to embrace global audience at Evangelical Press Association event
At a time when Christianity is growing most rapidly outside the West, evangelical writers must urgently reconsider their audience, said Sam George, a global missions scholar and Lausanne Movement leader, during a keynote address at the Evangelical Press Association’s annual convention on Monday. -

Pakistani bishop calls for day of fasting and prayer as war fears loom
A senior bishop has urged Christians in Pakistan and India to jointly hold a day of fasting and prayer on May 5, as tensions escalate between the nuclear-armed neighbors following a deadly April 22 terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. Bishop Nadeem Kamran, head of the Anglican Church of Pakistan’s Diocese of Lahore, said the church is always at the service of humanity and will continue to advocate for peace and reconciliation between the two countries. -

Thousands of Christians celebrated 30th anniversary of March for Jesus in Mexico
More than 60,000 Christians filled the streets of Mexico City last week to mark the 30th anniversary of the March for Jesus, one of the country’s largest evangelical public gatherings. The peaceful demonstration featured music, prayer, and gospel proclamations as participants made their way to the capital’s historic Zócalo square. -

Churches sue Trump admin. over ICE raids in houses of worship
A group of churches, along with a nonprofit and an interfaith group, have filed a complaint against the Trump administration over allowing immigration raids in houses of worship. -

Albanese wins re-election in Australia as labor secures majority
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has won re-election, with Australia’s Labor Party securing a clear majority in Parliament, according to projections by local media networks Saturday night. The victory marks a decisive shift in public sentiment amid growing concerns over cost of living, housing affordability, and health care. -

Korean Church Media Association raises alarm over China’s new religious activity regulations
The Korean Church Media Association issued a statement Tuesday (April 29) expressing deep concern over new Chinese regulations on religious activities, set to take effect May 1, according to reporting by Christian Daily Korea. The association warned that the Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Aliens within the Territory of the People's Republic of China appear aimed at “significantly restricting missionary work within China.”
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