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Lausanne amends Seoul Statement sections on homosexuality after criticism
"It is not the Congress' statement, it is not one of the foundational documents that we are pinning everything on. And so, like in any editorial process, there may be changes, but those changes are not substantive or significant, at least from an editorial perspective."
National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship meeting calls for unity and minority rights protection
On 13 September 2024, approximately 40 representatives from around 20 churches across India gathered in Bengaluru for the National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship Meeting. The event, convened by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), aimed to foster unity among Christian denominations and address pressing issues facing the community in India.
Jihadists slaughter 26 Christians during worship service in Burkina Faso - report
Militants slaughtered hundreds of civilians in a 2-day killing spree.
Oral Roberts president challenges evangelicals to be 'accelerated' by the Holy Spirit for world mission
"Personally, I believe that the greatest injustice of the 21st century is that God's Church now has the technology, the manpower, the money, and the capability to reach every person on Earth with the Gospel. And yet, millions have not heard the good news or had an authentic encounter with Jesus."
Lausanne releases Seoul Statement to inform and inspire deliberations
Unlike its predecessors that were published following the event, the statement is meant to inform and inspire participants' deliberations throughout the gathering rather than summarize what was discussed, according to Programme Director David Bennett.
Churches must be ready to respond biblically to sexual revolution, Lausanne Congress hears
Christians must not be silent as the "victory" of the sexual revolution spreads across the world, but neither should they condemn others, the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization has heard.
Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization opens in Korea with call to repentance and action for world mission
Over 5,000 Christians have gathered in South Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization to strategise about how to fulfil the Great Commission.
Unlikely alliance forms in Australia over fears misinformation bill puts free speech at stake
A proposal for legislation designed to tackle online misinformation has seen Australia's Federal Government come under fire from an unlikely alliance of critics, who have warned it constitutes a "chilling assault" on free speech in Australia.
'Keep the gate open': Latin American leader shares hopes, expectations for Lausanne 4
"Will there be room for new voices, will there be space for surprise?" asked Valdir Steuernagel in a speech he gave at a meeting of Latin American leaders in the lead-up to Lausanne's Fourth Global Congress (Lausanne 4) in Seoul-Incheon, South Korea, that begins Sunday.
Catholic leaders mourn the killing of Honduran environmental activist Juan López
López's death is the latest in a series of killings in a country known to be particularly deadly for environmental activists.
Christian mother sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy
A Christian mother of four children on Wednesday received the death sentence after a judge convicted her under Pakistan's blasphemy laws, her attorney said.
Aiding flood victims in South Sudan, faith leaders work on long-term solutions
With more than 750,000 people displaced by annual flooding, churches in the country have become involved in constructing dikes to safeguard thousands of lives at risk.
Pope Francis' visit to Asia-Pacific highlights urgent need for world climate commitment
As the pope journeyed through countries already feeling the severe impacts of environmental crises, local leaders highlighted the need for a global commitment to address these issues.
Ancient Christian mosaic containing one of the earliest references to Jesus' divinity unveiled
An ancient mosaic located near what's believed to be the site of the prophesied battle of Armageddon in Israel contains a reference to Jesus as God, providing insights into early Christian worship during a time when the Roman Empire still persecuted followers of Christ.
Pope Francis' claim 'all religions are a path to God' rebuked by clergy
During a three-day visit to Singapore, Pope Francis declared that "all religions are a path to God," sparking backlash among religious leaders in the U.S.
In Singapore, Pope Francis inspires youth, courts China
Over 50,000 faithful from Singapore, but also China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, gathered to see the pope on Thursday.