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  Christian becomes first minority woman to be promoted to brigadier in Pakistan Army

  In a historic first in Pakistan, a Christian female officer has been promoted to the rank of brigadier in the Pakistan Army, garnering praise and felicitations from people across the country. Colonel Helen Mary Roberts has become the first female one-star general from the minority communities in Pakistan’s history.

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  Korean Methodists debate whether to sever ties or remain after UMC General Conference’s change on homosexuality

  As the United Methodist Church (UMC) recently made decisions at its general conference regarding the ordination of homosexual pastors, among other issues, it has stirred repercussions in Korea. Among Korean-American Methodist pastors, there are divergent reactions. Some pastors within the Korean Methodist Church argue that the church should sever ties with the UMC.

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  Growing jihadist insurgence in Mozambique puts Christians at risk

  Jihadist insurgents in Mozambique are targeting Christians as they ramp up attacks in the country’s northern-most province, just as neighboring countries are planning to withdraw troops helping government forces to fight them.

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  Hardline Muslims beat Christians unconscious in Uganda

  Two evangelists are still receiving hospital treatment two weeks after hardline Muslims in eastern Uganda beat them unconscious for proclaiming Christ, sources said.

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  Italian Evangelical Alliance celebrates 50th anniversary, discusses future of evangelical movement

  On May 10–11, 2024 in Rome, Italy, the Italian Evangelical Alliance (Alleanza Evangelica Italiana, AEI) celebrated its 50th anniversary during its 2024 general assembly. The event also commemorated 50 years since the first World Congress on Evangelization held in Lausanne, Switzerland and included members of the Lausanne Movement.

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