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  ‘God is on the move’: Baptist leader sees ‘quiet revival’ among New Zealand youth

  The so-called “Quiet Revival” report by the Bible Society noting an upsurge in Christianity among young people in the U.K. is also seen to an extent among young New Zealanders, according to a report by Baptists.  In the 2025 Annual Report for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, Ethan Miller, Youth Catalyst for the denomination, made the comments in reference to the Bible Society report published in April 2025 and titled “The Quiet Revival: Gen Z leads rise in church attendance emerging across p

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  Swiss theological seminary refocuses on core mission, sells properties to ease finances

  The Theological Seminary St. Chrischona (TSC) announced sweeping changes to its operations, emphasizing its core mission of theological education, restructuring real-estate holdings and reaffirming a strategic partnership with the Institute for Community-Orientated Continuing Education (IGW).

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  Christian maritime leaders welcome new global rules to protect seafarers

  For the first time, every new seafarer worldwide will be required to receive formal training on how to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, bullying, and assault — a move Christian maritime leaders say marks a long-overdue shift in protecting some of the world’s most isolated and vulnerable workers. The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) welcomed new amendments adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that took effect Jan. 1, 2026, establishing a global base

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  French Senate rejects planned 'Right to Die' law

  The French Senate has rejected the “right to die” in an End of Life bill in a major setback for proponents of the planned law, including President Emmanuel Macron. The National Assembly passed the bill in May 2025 but the upper Senate altered its wording during a recent debate on Jan. 21-22. Senators voted 144 to 123 to reject Article 4, which would have established the legal conditions for "medical assistance in dying" (euthanasia and assisted suicide).

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  ‘God has not given up on Europe,’ says EEA leader, calling Church to repentance and renewal

  God has not given up on Europe despite real and serious challenges - but is the church willing to repent, listen and follow him in 2026? That is the rhetorical question posed by Rev. Jan C. Wessels, Co-General Secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), in an exclusive commentary sent to Christian Daily International titled, “A Prophetic Call to Faithfulness.” Wessels spoke of the challenges for European Christians in 2026 in areas such as spiritual and physical war, re

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  Stuttgart conference to focus on Muslim engagement as leader calls Church to be ‘prepared to answer’

  As Europe grapples with questions of religious identity, migration and social cohesion, Christian leaders from across the continent and beyond will gather in Stuttgart from March 17–21 for a training and networking event aimed at equipping churches to engage more thoughtfully and confidently with Muslim communities.

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  ‘Break the Debt Blues’ campaign launched by UK charity tackling financial anxiety

  Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has launched a new nationwide campaign aimed at helping millions of U.K. adults struggling with financial anxiety in the aftermath of the Christmas season, as rising household costs deepen pressure on already stretched budgets. The “Break the Debt Blues” campaign, launched this month, comes as an estimated 5.3 million adults report that the festive season added significant pressure to already stretched budgets, according to CAP. The charity says many now face the

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