Society & Culture

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  Militants escalate attacks on Christians in DR Congo, killing 639 in the first half of 2024 - report

  By Ken Kagicha Africa 4 months ago

  Islamic militants affiliated to ISIS killed 639 Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo between January and June, 2024. This is according to a report released by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), a US-based monitoring and analysis organization. The report revealed that out of the five African countries - DRC, Mozambique, Nigeria, Cameroon and Mali, 92% of the Christians fatalities happened in the DRC.

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  Churches in the Caribbean and Central America get ready for a more intense hurricane season in 2024

  By Carolina Luciano Burgos Caribbean Latin America

  5 months ago

  In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, churches in the Caribbean and Central America are set to embrace what is expected to be a historic hurricane season, with an 85% chance of experiencing a more active and intense season than normal. Beryl was the first "major" hurricane in July, something unprecedented at the start of the hurricane season. It became the first of its kind to make landfall at a severe category so early.

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  Evangelical body in France calls on Christians to demonstrate “another society is possible” after surprise election leaves Assemblée Nationale paralyzed

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  5 months ago

  The National Council of French Evangelicals (CNEF) has called on churches in France to demonstrate “another society is possible” after the chaotic stalemate following the left-wing’s surprise success in the second round national election vote for the Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly) yesterday, Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron has pleaded with his Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to stay temporarily after he tendered his resignation, to ensure stability after the controversial vote.

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  Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone declares 'anything is possible in Christ' after breaking world record

  By The Christian Post US & Canada

  5 months ago

  An Olympic athlete declared that “anything is possible in Christ” after breaking a world record in the lead-up to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Sydney McLaughlin Levrone, an outspoken Christian track athlete, broke a world record at the United States Olympic team trials for track and field in Eugene, Oregon, Sunday. When asked about her thoughts on her accomplishments in an interview with NBC Sports, Levrone proclaimed: “Praise God.”