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  Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

  World’s longest-serving Sunday school teacher honoured for nearly 74 years of service

  By Chris Eyte

  An English woman has been honored for her official recognition as the world’s longest serving Sunday school teacher at her local church — notching up 73 years and counting. Guinness World Records first officially recognised Pam Knowles, longstanding Sunday school teacher at St Anne’s, Aigburth, Liverpool on Jan. 12 for serving at that time for 73 years and 104 days. She is still teaching.  St Anne’s church held a presentation to mark Knowles’ hard work and achievement on July 13, the final Sund

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  Dominican evangelical churches celebrate country's new penal code as a sign of institutional maturity

  By Diario Cristiano

  The Christian Dialogue and Representation Council hailed the long-awaited enactment of the Dominican Republic’s new Penal Codd as “an act of institutional maturity and commitment to justice,” marking a historic legislative milestone after years of political deadlock.

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  Latin America Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Christian women wash inmates’ feet in Brazil and share a message of love and dignity

  By Diario Cristiano

  In a women's prison in the state of Goiás, Brazil, a group of Christian women carried out an evangelism initiative that deeply moved both the inmates and those who participated. Inspired by the example of Jesus, they washed the feet of the inmates, shared Holy Communion, and offered them a space where, in their own words, “they not only ate, but sat at the table to belong.”

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Religious leaders in Malawi ask members to 'reject corrupt politicians' ahead of September general elections

  By Ken Kagicha

  The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) General Assembly has urged Malawians to exercise their democratic rights and make choices that transcend tribal, regional, or religious affiliations as the south-eastern Africa country gears up for its general election on September 16, 2025.

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  Global Society & Culture

  Fewer countries have Christian majorities, Pew report finds

  By CDI Staff

  The number of countries with Christian majorities declined between 2010 and 2020, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center, highlighting a notable shift in global religious affiliation. As of 2020, Christians remained the majority in 120 out of 201 countries and territories analyzed—down from 124 in 2010. That means Christian-majority nations accounted for 60% of all countries surveyed, compared to 62% a decade earlier.

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Nigeria's Super Falcons win a record 10th Women Africa Cup fuelled by unwavering Christian faith

  By Obed Minchakpu

  Nigeria’s Women’s soccer team clinched an unprecedented 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title dedicating their victory to Jesus Christ. The team's captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, voted the best player of the tournament, led the team in songs of praise to God following their dramatic 3-2 come back against the hosts Morocco in a tight final played in Rabat.