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  Churches among buildings destroyed by wildfire in southern Chile

  A dense cloud of smoke covered the sky over southern Chile yesterday, as thousands of families in the towns of Lirquén and Penco faced the aftermath of recent wildfires. The fires have killed at least 20 people and burned more than 34,000 hectares, affecting communities across the region, including faith-based groups.

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  ‘Break the Debt Blues’ campaign launched by UK charity tackling financial anxiety

  Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has launched a new nationwide campaign aimed at helping millions of U.K. adults struggling with financial anxiety in the aftermath of the Christmas season, as rising household costs deepen pressure on already stretched budgets. The “Break the Debt Blues” campaign, launched this month, comes as an estimated 5.3 million adults report that the festive season added significant pressure to already stretched budgets, according to CAP. The charity says many now face the

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  Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term amid election concerns as church leaders call for calm

  President Yoweri Museveni secured a seventh term in office following Uganda's general election on Jan. 15, a vote marred by intimidation, military involvement and an internet shutdown that was only lifted after results were announced. The incumbent, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, secured 71.65% of the vote, according to official figures, but turnout hit a decades-low, raising questions about public confidence in the electoral process.

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  ‘Still not enough’: Christian think tank says federal benefit for Canadians with disabilities falls short

  A Christian think tank says Canada’s flagship disability benefit falls far short of lifting people with disabilities out of poverty, warning that the program’s size, eligibility rules and provincial clawbacks risk leaving millions no better off than before. In a report released Jan. 6, Cardus, a nonpartisan research organization based in Ontario, said the Canada Disability Benefit is only a fraction of what is needed to close the poverty gap for Canadians with disabilities.

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  Spanish evangelical group calls for prayer following train crash

  A leading evangelical body in Spain has called for prayer and offered public condolences to the victims and families of the recent Adamuz train collision in Córdoba province, Andalusia, which killed 41 people and left hundreds injured, according to current reports.  

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  Syria-SDF ceasefire raises hopes for stability, yet concerns for Christians and other minorities remain

  Syria has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, ending nearly two weeks of clashes, even as Christians and other minorities remain concerned that the agreement does little to ease fears of continued persecution and instability.

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  UK Christian charity urges churches to act after report exposes illegal housing for hundreds of children in care

  A damning new report has found that hundreds of vulnerable children in England’s care system are still living in illegal and unsuitable accommodation, prompting a Christian charity to urge churches across the country to step up with renewed prayer, action and advocacy. The findings, released by the Children’s Commissioner for England, show that 669 children — many with serious mental health needs or additional educational requirements — remain housed in places such as caravans, holiday camps and

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