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  Religiously unaffiliated now outnumber Catholics and Protestants in Germany, survey finds

  For the first time in modern German history, more Germans identify as religiously unaffiliated than as Roman Catholics or Protestants, according to a new survey published by the Weltanschauungen research group (Fowid) and reported by Evangelical Focus.

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  Grand Canyon University concludes 75th anniversary with record number of graduates

  Grand Canyon University is closing out its 75th anniversary school year with the largest graduating class in its history—more than 31,000 students—as the private Christian institution continues to grow despite regulatory hurdles and national higher education headwinds.

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  Pakistan’s national leadership, Christian leaders call Pope Francis’ death ‘irreparable loss for entire world’

  Tributes poured in from Pakistan’s national leadership and church officials following the death of Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome, whose papacy left a global mark on peace, justice and interfaith dialogue.

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  Jim Caviezel studying CS Lewis to prepare for Jesus role in 'Passion of the Christ' sequel

  Actor Jim Caviezel says he's turning to C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters for spiritual preparation as he prepares to reprise the role of Jesus in "The Resurrection of the Christ," the forthcoming sequel to Mel Gibson's 2004 film "The Passion of the Christ."

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  Churches called to ‘compel’ people with disabilities into fellowship, says Joni and Friends VP

  Seventy million adults in the U.S.—one in four—have a disability, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As churches confront this growing reality, Joni and Friends International Disability Center is urging congregations to actively welcome and disciple those living with disabilities.

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  Pakistani province marks historic civil service appointment of Christian woman as deputy commissioner

  A provincial government in Pakistan has appointed a Christian officer as the province’s first-ever Christian Deputy Commissioner, assigning her to lead a major district, marking a significant milestone toward greater representation of religious minorities in Pakistan’s civil service.

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  Following president's impeachment, Korean church leaders call for national repentance through ‘Mizpah Square’ prayer meetings

  In a renewed call for national repentance and spiritual awakening, South Korean Christian leaders will launch weekly “Revival Korea Mizpah Square Prayer Meetings” beginning April 19 in Seoul’s Yeouido district, aiming to unite believers in prayer for the nation in the weeks leading up to the presidential election on May 31.

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