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  Biggest obstacle to care for creation is not denial but confusion over what to do, says evangelical climate scientist

  By Chris Eyte

  As concern about climate change continues to rise worldwide, the greatest obstacle to action is not denial but confusion over what to do according to leading climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe, climate ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance, who says many people fail to see how the crisis directly affects their daily lives. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Hayhoe said widespread anxiety about climate change has not translated into meaningful action.

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  Caribbean Society & Culture

  Attempts to block anti-corruption probe in Jamaica undermines public trust, say church organizations

  By Chris Eyte

  Church organisations on the Caribbean island of Jamaica expressed public concern that attempts to block the work of a national watchdog is undermining integrity and transparency in the public sphere. The debacle is related to the work of the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA). This is the national regulator for radio frequency spectrum in Jamaica, which ensures interference-free operating frequencies, granting licenses to new radio stations and mobile providers, collecting regulatory fees from

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  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Over 320,000 people sign petition opposing Macron's '21st century mark' on Notre-Dame

  By Christian Today

  Over 323,000 people have signed a petition in opposition to new stained-glass window designs for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

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  Africa Migration Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Burundi churches appeal for aid as Congolese refugee influx tops 88,000

  By Jim Olang

  Tens of thousands of Congolese civilians have crossed into Burundi in recent weeks, fleeing a violent offensive by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has overwhelmed border communities and prompted churches to appeal for urgent international support.

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  Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

  State-backed Christmas marks rare break from Pakistan’s history of extremism, minority exclusion

  By A. S. John

  Government-sponsored Christmas celebrations in Pakistan this year marked a historic departure from the country’s decades-long struggle with religious extremism — where religious minorities, including Christians, have been targeted in bombings, mob attacks, and discriminatory practices.

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  Middle East Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Jenin residents relight Christmas tree two days after arson; police arrest suspects

  By Daoud Kuttab

  Just two days after an arson attack reduced the Christmas tree at the Latin Monastery Church in Jenin to ashes, local officials and community leaders gathered to relight it. Speakers at the event said restoring the tree was meant to reaffirm Jenin’s traditions of coexistence, national solidarity, and protection of holy sites. The public relighting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 24, came as Palestinian police announced the apprehension of three suspects less than 48 hours after the attack.