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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Billy Graham statue to be unveiled today in US Capitol Statuary Hall

  By Carolina Luciano Burgos

  The globally recognized evangelist Billy Graham will be honored with a statue raised at the US Capitol Statuary Hall today, May 16. Representing the state of North Carolina, the seven-foot bronze statue will accentuate Billy Graham’s lifelong commitment to the gospel and his obedience to Christ.

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  As heavy rains and flooding continues in Brazil, woman who lost everything has only one request: a Bible

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Among the testimonies that the Brazilian Evangelical Alliance (AEB) collected during the ongoing rain emergency in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, a woman approached Pastor Cassiano Luz, executive director of the alliance. “Can I ask you for something?” she said, and when he responded affirmingly, she whispered: “I just want a Bible.”

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  Europe Society & Culture

  Urging European Christians to “see the big picture”, Jeff Fountain says time is now to pray, prepare for future after Russia-Ukraine war

  By Chris Eyte

  Two years later, thousands of Ukrainians and Russians have died in what has become an intractable war – so how should Christians react now, when there is still no end to the conflict in sight? Jeff Fountain, director of The Schuman Centre for European Studies, emphasizes the importance of prayer and practical help as before, but also highlights that it is critical to prepare for the future aftermath. 

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  Amid rising tensions globally, Argentina interfaith panel seeks to promote dialogue & respect

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Religious leaders, academics and civil society representatives from Argentina recently met to discuss tolerance, world peace and freedom of religion. Held at the National Senate, the meeting was endorsed by the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) – evidence of the interest of international organizations in this initiative.

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  Europe Society & Culture

  “Jesus story shaped European story”: Jeff Fountain explains ignored origins of modern Europe

  By Chris Eyte

  The gospel’s deep influence within the formation and politics of modern Europe needs to be better understood and reclaimed by evangelicals. That is the view of Jeff Fountain, director of the Schuman Centre for European Studies, who emphasizes that the “Jesus story has shaped the European story.”

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Demolition of homes, churches leaves hundreds of Liberian refugees in limbo in Ghana

  By Ken Kagicha

  Hundreds of Liberian refugees living in Ghana have been left destitute following the demolition of a section of a refugee camp, 45 kilometers outside of the country’s capital, Accra. The Buduburam refugee camp has been home to Liberians for 35 years after thousands fled two brutal civil wars between 1989 and 2003.