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  World Evangelical Alliance welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace and religious freedom

  The World Evangelical Alliance on Wednesday welcomed the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the temporary pause in hostilities could lead to a permanent peace agreement.

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  Evangelical groups gain influence ahead of upcoming Peru elections on April 12

  Peru will hold general elections on April 12, 2026, in a key vote to elect a president, vice presidents, members of Congress and representatives to the Andean Parliament. The process is unfolding in a context of high political fragmentation, with more than 30 candidates and the possibility of a runoff if no candidate secures an absolute majority.

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  Faith Without Frontiers podcast features Angolan survivor’s story of abuse, healing and advocacy

  Christian Daily International’s new podcast, Faith Without Frontiers, turns in its second installment to the story of Palmira de Sá of Angola, who speaks candidly about surviving childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and racism — and about the Christian faith that shaped her long journey toward healing.

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  US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Israel backs pause; uncertainty remains over scope and enforcement

  A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect Tuesday evening, with Israel expressing support for a temporary halt in hostilities, though questions remain over whether the agreement applies across all fronts and whether it will hold on the ground.

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  Truck crashes into Easter procession in Pakistan, killing one and injuring dozens

  One Christian man was killed and at least 30 others were injured when a speeding truck crashed into an Easter sunrise procession in Wazirabad district in Pakistan’s Punjab province early Sunday (April 5), authorities and church officials said, as national leaders marked the holiday by praising Christians for their "admirable services" to the country.

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  Swiss government report highlights positive impact of church-backed refugee hosting on integration

  A new report by the Swiss Federal Council has found that privately hosting Ukrainian refugees has had a generally positive effect on their integration, affirming the role played by churches and faith-based networks in supporting displaced people since the start of the war in Ukraine.

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  ‘A Great Awakening’ opens strong with A+ audience rating

  The faith-based historical film A Great Awakening opened strongly in U.S. theaters over the weekend, earning a rare A+ audience rating from CinemaScore and grossing more than $2 million in its nationwide debut, according to its producers.

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