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  Canadian churches encouraged to commit to yearlong prayer for students

  By Chris Eyte

  As Canada navigates a year marked by mounting social, economic and cultural pressures, a national youth ministry leader is urging churches to commit to sustained prayer for students and educators across the country throughout 2026. Tim Teakle, Alpha Youth Director at Alpha Canada, has called on Christians to intentionally cover young people in prayer as they face growing academic, mental health and identity-related challenges, emphasizing that support is critical for a generation forming its v

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  BGEA, Samaritan’s Purse launch national gatherings to equip Hispanic pastors

  By Chris Eyte

  The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse, both led by veteran evangelist Franklin Graham, are organising a series of meetings with Hispanic pastors and leaders to encourage them and help to equip their work for the gospel.

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  US & Canada Data Society & Culture

  American public have less trust in church pastors

  By CDI Staff

  Public trust in members of the clergy in the United States has fallen to a new historic low, according to the latest Honesty and Ethics Survey from Gallup. The data reveals that only 27% of U.S. adults currently rate the honesty and ethics of pastors as high or very high, according to an analysis by Lifeway Research. This figure represents a three-point decline from the previous record low recorded in 2024 and continues a downward trend that has persisted for over a decade. 

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  US & Canada Education Family & Children Church & Missions

  ACSI launches “Faith Teaches” campaign during US National School Choice Week

  By CDI Staff

  Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is launching its annual “Faith Teaches” campaign during National School Choice Week, highlighting the role of Christian schools in both academic achievement and spiritual formation.

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  US & Canada Health Data Society & Culture

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

  By Chris Eyte

  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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  Global Family & Children Society & Culture Science Data

  73 million defenseless people were killed last year. Here’s why

  By The Christian Post

  More than 73 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2025, making abortion the leading cause of death last year. The figure draws on World Health Organization estimates compiled by the global data-tracking platform Worldometers.