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  Asia Society & Culture

  ‘Failure motivated me to keep going’, says only Christian girl to pass Pakistan special federal exam

  By A. S. John

  This Christmas has brought extraordinary joy to the family of Azam Mairaj as his daughter is the only female among five Christians who have cleared a competitive written examination especially conducted to fill 104 vacant positions in the federal government to fulfill the five percent minority quota. The 26-year-old’s educational journey is a unique story of hard work, determination and courage.

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  Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

  King Charles III sends 'good wishes' for UK 'Shine Your Light' campaign to energize 100,000 Christians in evangelistic outreach this Christmas

  By Chris Eyte

  King Charles III has expressed his support for the “Shine Your Light” campaign that aims to galvanize 100,000 Christians in the U.K. to take part in pop-up carol singing, nativity plays and other creative efforts to help people know Jesus is the King of Kings during the festive period. In a letter sent to the organizers, the King expressed “warmest good wishes” and lauded the efforts to “bring many Christian denominations together, and share in faith this festive period.”

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  Europe Society & Culture

  German church leaders express shock and disbelief following 'inhuman attack' at Magdeburg Christmas market

  By CDI Staff

  The chairwoman of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), Bishop Kirsten Fehrs, and the chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing, expressed their shock at the "inhuman attack" at a Christmas market in Magdeburg. In a joint press release, they said: "Many people throughout Germany and around the world are feeling the horror, grief and sympathy today."

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  Asia Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Following Korea president's impeachment, churches call for prayer 'for the preservation of South Korea’s liberal democracy'

  By CDI Staff

  Following the National Assembly's passage of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 14, religious leaders have called on the Korean Church to pray for the stability of South Korea. The impeachment vote came after the president briefly imposed martial law, a move that was widely condemned.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicates approval for December to be marked as “Christian Heritage Month” in Canada

  By Chris Eyte

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has seemingly given his support to the month of December being officially noted as “Christian Heritage Month,” pending approval by members of parliament. On Wednesday (Dec. 11) Liberal MP Jean Yip (Scarborough-Agincourt) hosted the prime minister at a “Christmas on the Hill” celebration at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.  

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Keith Getty urges worship artists to prioritize depth over trends, talks power of Christmas hymns

  By The Christian Post

  In an age when worship music trends come and go, modern hymnwriter Keith Getty is making a different appeal to artists and congregations alike: prioritize depth and scriptural soundness over popularity.