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• Jun 22, 2025 20:35 EDT

  

  Asia Church & Missions Religious Freedom Migration

  ‘Like Joseph, North Korean defectors were sent ahead for God’s mission’: Gospel-centered reunification festival held in South Korea

  By CDI Staff

  North Korean defectors and members of the South Korean church gathered on June 21 at Saejoongang Church in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, for the 2025 Pan-Korean Reunification Festival, a time of worship and prayer centered on the dream of reunification through the gospel. The event was jointly hosted by the North Korea Christian Association (led by President Rev. Seo Kyung-hwa) and the Global Mission United Training Center TMTC (chaired by Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim).

• Jun 22, 2025 20:16 EDT

  

  Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

  Aarón Lara to Ibero-American Congress of Life & Family: 'The world is in darkness, but you and I are the light of Jesus'

  By Diario Cristiano

  Lic. Aarón Lara officially opened a new edition of the Ibero-American Congress for Life and Family, held on June 18–20 in Montevideo, Uruguay. In his address, he outlined several priorities and goals for the event, which he described as a “pro-life celebration.”

• Jun 21, 2025 15:15 EDT

  

  Europe Society & Culture Health

  'Our nation has walked across the Rubicon': Christian Medical Fellowship laments U.K. policymaker's approval of assisted dying bill

  By Chris Eyte

  U.K. lawmakers on June 20 gave final approval to the Terminally Ill (Adults) Bill, which would legalize assisted dying in England and Wales under specific conditions. While the bill passed after several amendments, the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) issued a statement lamenting the decision and calling Christians to remain anchored in the hope found in Jesus Christ.

• Jun 20, 2025 14:42 EDT

  

  Africa Religious Freedom

  Massacre in Benue state, Nigeria elicits rare response from president

  By Edward Ross

  Days after a massacre of more than 100 people in a predominantly Christian village in Benue state, Nigeria, the country’s president called for action against the assailants even as a local traditional ruler tried to correct him and others about the nature of such attacks.

• Jun 20, 2025 09:24 EDT

  

  Europe Society & Culture

  Spanish Evangelical Alliance calls for ethical restoration in public life in the face of corruption scandals

  By Evangelical Focus

  In a lengthy statement, the Spanish Evangelical Alliance (AEE) reflects on political corruption from a biblical perspective, calls for greater integrity in institutions and urges citizens not to give in to skepticism.

• Jun 20, 2025 07:10 EDT

  

  Latin America

  Nick Vujicic: 'Every unborn child is valuable, no matter the condition in which they come'

  By Diario Cristiano

  Renowned speaker Nick Vujicic delivered a pre-recorded video message to the Ibero-American Congress for Life and Family, currently taking place in Montevideo. In his address, he shared his personal testimony and encouraged attendees to stand firm in defending Judeo-Christian values amid an increasingly challenging global context.

• Jun 20, 2025 06:50 EDT

  

  Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

  Christian leaders condemn UK vote to decriminalize late-term abortions: 'more women being injured'

  By Chris Eyte

  British lawmakers voted on June 17 to remove the threat of criminal prosecution for women in England and Wales who undergo abortions after 24 weeks, prompting strong criticism from Christian leaders who say the change endangers both women and unborn children.