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Micah Global appoints Roshan Mendis as new Global Director
Micah Global has appointed Roshan Mendis as its new Global Director, the international Christian development and advocacy network announced Saturday, Feb. 28. -
'Khamenei is dead': Trump announces death of Iran’s supreme leader
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US, Israel launch major assault on Iran as Trump vows to ‘devastate’ military and urges regime change
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A third of Christians trust spiritual advice from AI as much as pastor: study
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Weight-loss drugs reshape U.S. eating habits, push food giants toward healthier products
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Christians most widely distributed faith globally, Pew diversity index finds
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Police officer praised for defending right to preach in Muslim area
A female police officer who apparently defended the rights of a Christian street preacher against complaints from a crowd of Muslim men in London has been praised for her actions. -

Religious and civil leaders in Tigray renew the call for peace amid fears of escalation
Religious and civil society leaders in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have issued an urgent appeal for peace as sporadic clashes continue in parts of the northern region, raising fears of a renewed humanitarian crisis. -

Archbishop of West Indies backs reparations for slave trade
The archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, the Most Rev. Philip Wright, has backed initiatives to provide reparations for the historic transatlantic slave trade. -

Four years after Russia’s invasion, European Christians called to persevere in prayer for Ukraine
The European Evangelical Alliance has called on Christians across Europe to renew prayer on the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. The appeal was published on the organization’s website on Feb. 24 under the title “A Call to Persevere in Prayer for Ukraine.” -

Peru’s new president faces scrutiny as evangelical leaders voice concerns
The appointment of José María Balcázar as president of Peru has drawn reactions across political and social sectors, amid ongoing institutional instability and the frequent turnover of heads of state. His appointment comes amid a political crisis that, according to analysts and social leaders, reveals structural weaknesses in Peru’s democratic system. -

Christian counselors say churches must address anxiety and trauma: ‘Silence has deepened the crisis’
Christian leaders, physicians and licensed counselors called on churches to confront what they described as a deepening mental health crisis with theological clarity, practical training and renewed compassion during a panel discussion at the recent National Religious Broadcasters International Christian Media Convention. -

Faith in Wales report 2025 highlights social action by churches
A new report by Evangelical Alliance Wales highlights the important role of churches in supporting the homeless and those with mental health struggles, and the importance of political engagement.
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Christian leaders mark 500 years of Tyndale’s New Testament, affirm unity around Bible
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Swiss churches across five traditions issue joint ethical guidelines on artificial intelligence
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Evangelical, Catholic leaders urge US Congress to widen legal immigration paths in joint statement