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  More than a million Australians attend church weekly, latest research finds

  New national data suggests Australia’s churches are continuing a gradual recovery in weekly attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic, while still falling short of levels seen at the turn of the millennium.

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  Muslim rapes 14-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan, family says

  A Muslim abducted and raped a 14-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan this month, according to her brother, who believes the assault was an act of revenge over a prior dispute.

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  African Christian leaders call for alternative health funding after USAID cuts

  Christian leaders across Africa are urging governments to step up and fill the healthcare funding gap left by the suspension of USAID programs, warning that millions of lives hang in the balance.

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  Attempts to block anti-corruption probe in Jamaica undermines public trust, say church organizations

  Church organisations on the Caribbean island of Jamaica expressed public concern that attempts to block the work of a national watchdog is undermining integrity and transparency in the public sphere. The debacle is related to the work of the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA). This is the national regulator for radio frequency spectrum in Jamaica, which ensures interference-free operating frequencies, granting licenses to new radio stations and mobile providers, collecting regulatory fees from

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  Swiss Bible memorization app focuses on long-term retention with group feature

  A Swiss nonprofit has released a new update to a Bible memorization app aimed at a persistent challenge faced by churches and small groups: sustaining long-term engagement after initial enthusiasm fades.

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