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  Herdsmen kill seven Christians in central Nigeria

  Fulani herdsmen on Aug. 24 killed two Christians in Benue state, Nigeria, following the slaughter of five others earlier in the month, sources said.

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  Colombia: Petro government proposes churches pay taxes on commercial activities

  The government of Gustavo Petro has introduced a sweeping tax reform bill in Congress that would require churches in Colombia to pay income tax on their commercial activities. Worship-related work such as congregational meetings, Masses, services, or prayers would remain exempt.

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  'Nigeria’s oldest missionary' Ruth Elton dies at 90 years leaving a legacy of selfless service to God and people

  Ruth Elton, a 90-year-old British missionary woman who has lived all her life in Nigeria planting churches and preaching the gospel has died after more than seventy years of active ministry.

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  ‘We need each other as helpers, friends, companions, and partners’ to strengthen the Church’s mission, says European Evangelical Alliance co-leader Connie Duarte

  European evangelicals must hold fast to hope in Christ and pursue unity across borders if they are to strengthen their witness, said Connie Duarte, co-general secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance. She described hope and unity as inseparable, reminding believers that “without hope, we are most to be pitied,” and that the church grows stronger when it works together in Christ.

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  Boko Haram terrorists kill eight Christians in northeast Nigeria

  Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Saturday (Aug. 30) killed five Christians in Borno state, Nigeria, and three others in another area of the state on Sunday, sources said.

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