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  Colombia considers taxing religious groups in new reform, sparking debate

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

  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. 

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  Maduro's courting of evangelical leaders, involvement in March for Jesus in Venezuela spark controversy

  As part of the celebration of Pastor's Day in Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro led an event at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas, where he addressed pastors and evangelical leaders who support his government. During the event, he proposed formalizing religious activities such as the March for Jesus and chaplaincies in prisons.

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  Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual harassment allegations by two women, yet resigns due to untenable situation

  The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned from his position after two women, including the Bishop of Chelmsford, accused him of sexual harrassment. The Rt. Revd. Dr. John Perumbalath published a statement on Jan. 30 on the diocese website saying that the reason behind his resignation was the untenable situation since the media reports, and that it should not be understood as an admission of guilt.

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  Mexican evangelicals mourn passing of missionary Wayne Myers at 101

  The Latin American Christian community, particularly in Mexico, is mourning the passing of missionary Wayne Myers, who entered the presence of God at the age of 101 after more than eight decades of ministry.

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  MC Popo: Spreading hope and the love of Christ through dance in Kenya’s biggest slum

  In the heart of Kibra, Kenya’s biggest informal settlement just 10 kilometers from Nairobi’s Central Business District, you will find Aziri Come Kazudi popularly known as MC Popo either teaching children how to dance, leading a Bible Study or counseling teens caught up in crime or drug abuse.

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  United Methodist Church Nigeria 'steadfast and thriving' amidst church split, court case against break-away group

  The United Methodist Church in Nigeria has taken steps to forge forward and put behind the acrimonious division that saw some leaders and members of the church create a splinter group. Bishop Ande Emmanuel, who was elected as the Bishop of the West Africa Central Conference in December 2024, said that he is committed to resolving the challenges that led to the departure of former leaders who went on to form the Global Methodist Church of Nigeria.

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