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  Kenyan Evangelicals mobilize 1 million intercessors ahead of 2027 elections amid economic pressures

  Evangelical church leaders in Kenya have launched the Kenya National Prayer and Transformation Movement (KNPTM) calling for prayer, repentance, unity and responsible citizenship ahead of the country’s 2027 General Election.

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  Swedish churches concerned about abortion and euthanasia, few willing to take public stance before national election

  Few churches are willing to take a public stance on the issues of abortion and euthanasia in Sweden, a leading evangelical leader said, after Catholic voters received guidance on electoral candidates’ perspectives on such ethical issues ahead of the national election on Sept. 13.

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  Journalists' global body calls for spyware crackdown after landmark surveillance study

  Hundreds of journalists from around the world have backed a call for the International Federation of Journalists to lead a coordinated campaign against the unlawful use of surveillance technology targeting reporters and their sources, following the publication of a major new study documenting what the IFJ describes as a worldwide infrastructure of digital control.

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  4 highlights from Rededicate 250: 'We pray mercy upon our land'

  Several high-profile Christian speakers addressed thousands who gathered Sunday on the National Mall for Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving, an all-day prayer and worship festival ahead of the 250th anniversary of United States independence.

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  In gesture to evangelicals, Jordanian senator visits council left out of earlier meeting

  A senior Jordanian senator visited the country's Evangelical Council last week, offering a gesture of outreach after evangelicals were left out of an earlier parliamentary meeting with Christian church leaders.

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  Uganda, Tanzania governments laud partnership with the Church amidst complex state-clergy ties

  Governments in East Africa are increasingly turning to churches and religious institutions as partners in promoting morality, social stability and economic development, even as faith leaders continue to challenge state power on governance and human rights concerns.

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  More Americans say religion is gaining influence, but most want churches out of politics, survey finds

  A growing share of Americans believe religion is becoming more influential in public life, but most still oppose churches endorsing political candidates or taking sides in day-to-day political debates, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.

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