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  Unified Easter observed across Jordan, parts of Israel and the West Bank

  Christians in Jordan were joined by churches in parts of Israel and the West Bank in celebrating Easter together across denominational lines on April 12, an unusual occurrence globally as Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox churches typically observe the holiday on different dates.

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  Bible reading declines as openness to Scripture rises in US, new State of the Bible report finds

  A newly released national study by the American Bible Society finds that while Bible reading and engagement in the United States have declined from last year’s levels, openness to the Bible has grown significantly, with 9 million more Americans expressing interest in its message since 2024.

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  New book warns of leadership and accountability crises in Pakistan’s Protestant Church

  A book calling for accountability and renewal within the Protestant church in Pakistan was launched in Lahore, as church leaders and theologians warned of deepening institutional challenges confronting the country’s largest Protestant denomination.

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  Faith Without Frontiers podcast features Angolan survivor’s story of abuse, healing and advocacy

  Christian Daily International’s new podcast, Faith Without Frontiers, turns in its second installment to the story of Palmira de Sá of Angola, who speaks candidly about surviving childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and racism — and about the Christian faith that shaped her long journey toward healing.

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  Swiss government report highlights positive impact of church-backed refugee hosting on integration

  A new report by the Swiss Federal Council has found that privately hosting Ukrainian refugees has had a generally positive effect on their integration, affirming the role played by churches and faith-based networks in supporting displaced people since the start of the war in Ukraine.

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  Evangelical giving stabilizes after years of decline, new report finds

  After several years of measurable decline, giving among evangelical Protestants in the United States appears to have stabilized, according to a new study examining patterns of generosity, political giving and volunteerism.

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  8,000 gather in Seoul for Easter parade celebrating Jesus’ resurrection and Korean church history

  About 8,000 participants filled Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Korea, on April 4 for the “2026 Easter Parade,” a large-scale public event highlighting the biblical narrative and the history of the Korean church while proclaiming the message of the risen Christ.

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