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  Welby admits ‘absolutely overwhelming’ scale of abuse cases led to inaction on Smyth

  By Chris Eyte

  Former Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, has confessed that the scale of abuse cases reported to him was "absolutely overwhelming", influencing his lack of action related to serial sex abuser, the late John Smyth.

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  ‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

  By CDI Staff

  After several nights of inspiring performances and heartfelt messages, the evangelistic event Life on Stage concluded on Sunday in the Bernese Oberland, drawing around 10,000 attendees. The campaign featured true stories presented through musical theater and a clear gospel message shared by evangelist Gabriel Häsler.

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  Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August

  By Christian Today

  Mel Gibson is set to return to the director’s chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. The film will begin shooting this August at Rome’s renowned Cinecittà Studios, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of the studio.

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  Europe Society & Culture

  Nearly 10K in Netherlands euthanized in 2024, including 219 for 'psychological disorders': report

  By The Christian Post

  Nearly 10,000 people living in the Netherlands were euthanized last year, marking a 10% increase from the year before and a 60% increase in those suffering from psychological conditions, according to a recent report. The Regional Euthanasia Review Committees (RTE) reported Monday that there were 9,958 reports of euthanasia in the Netherlands in 2024, comprising 5.8% of the total mortality rate in the nation.

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  Global Family & Children

  Global orphan care network to host free month-long online training to strengthen Christian response for vulnerable children

  By CDI Staff

  World Without Orphans (WWO), a global movement dedicated to ensuring every child grows up in a safe, loving family, has announced its 2025 Roadmap Forum: Ready, Set, Grow!, a free global online event to be held over four weeks in May.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Frank Heinrich steps down as co-chairman of Evangelical Alliance in Germany

  By Chris Eyte

  Frank Heinrich is stepping down as co-leader of the Evangelische Allianz in Deutschland (Evangelical Alliance in Germany, or EAD) after two and a half years in the role, the national alliance announced following a farewell event Wednesday.