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Chinese Bishop Imprisoned for 40 Years May Be Dead; Congress Wants Answers

The US House of Representatives held a hearing on Thursday demanding China provide some answers.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XeJxMU

Disturbing Uptick in Violence Against Christians in India, 5 More Believers Killed for Their Faith

A young woman in the Khunti district of Jharkhand has become the fifth victim in a string of Christians killed in India because of their faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30ZJXYw

'I'm Taking You On a New Adventure': Why a Pastor Left a Thriving Church to Dig Wells in Africa

A Virginia Beach pastor goes to Africa to help a small village in Togo drill for clean water. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33953GH

Brazil's President Bolsonaro Credits Hydroxychloroquine with Helping Him Beat His COVID-19 Infection

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro recently announced that he tested negative for COVID-19 and says it's due to taking hydroxychloroquine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2P9wXtX

'The World Has No Idea What is Happening': Islamic Extremists Massacre, Behead in Mozambique Reign of Terror

Islamic extremists have unleashed a reign of terror in northern Mozambique, Africa, leaving churches burned to the ground, people beheaded, and tens of thousands displaced and traumatized.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31dGJ3Z

Xi's China Church Crackdown Worse Than Under Mao

Christians in China say the latest wave of persecution against them is worse than what the church experienced during the height of Mao's Cultural Revolution. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2P8yErn

'They Threatened Our Children': Chinese Christian Families Facing Separation and Relentless Persecution

As persecution against Christians in China escalates, leaders of the communist regime are now forbidding parents to enroll their children in faith-based schools and are sending adopted children back to their birth parents. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2DfP2nd

Bank Bans UK Christian Ministry Accounts After 'Mob Rule' Campaign: 'It Will Be Churches Next'

Leaders for a Christian ministry in the United Kingdom have said they’ve received death threats and the bank accounts associated with the organization have been shut down following a “mob rule” campaign from LGBTQ activists. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30PwD98

Nigerian Islamic Extremists Murder Christians and Others to Threaten Those Trying to Convert Muslims

In the latest incident of violence against Christians in West Africa, it's reported Islamic extremists murdered five Nigerian men in Borno state as a warning to "all those being used by infidels to convert Muslims to Christianity." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OQjvuT

Former Concentration Camp Guard Convicted in Germany

A German court on Thursday convicted a 93-year-old former SS private of being an accessory to murder at the Stutthof concentration camp, where he served as a guard in the final months of World War II. He was given a two-year suspended sentence. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OQVG6f

China Tells US to Close Consulate in Chengdu in Growing Spat

China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk to their lowest level in decades. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3htep3Z

Report: Kidnapped Pakistani Christian Teen Forced to Convert to Islam Is Pregnant, Confined to Room

A Pakistani Christian teenager who was abducted, forced to convert to Islam, and marry one of her kidnappers last year is now pregnant and remains confined to one room, according to the family's lawyer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fNkeJ0

'Dawn of a New Day' for Freedom as Sudan Scraps Controversial Islamic Apostasy Law

In a dramatic reversal, this overwhelmingly Muslim north African nation has decided to scrap the death penalty and introduce a host of political reforms that experts hope will improve the lives of the Sudanese people, especially women and minority faith groups. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fWiPjq

Spiritual 'Pandemic of Hope' Grips Iran as Thousands Accept Jesus Christ Amidst COVID-19

Iran is facing a wave of internal turmoil and covert attacks that are undermining the radical regime's nefarious plans. Even as the violence escalates, hope is rising among Iranian citizens who are finding salvation in Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30wsczZ

UK Coronavirus Vaccine Prompts Immune Response in Early Test

Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jwILEH

Chinese Government Orders Low-Income Families to Abandon Their Christian Faith or Lose Financial Aid

In the Chinese government's continuing persecution of Christians, poor families are now being told to renounce their faith or lose welfare benefits. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32vhGLX

Global Terrorism Study Reveals Taliban Responsible for More Terror Attacks Than Any Other Group

There's new information pointing to a troubling trend in Afghanistan. A  newly released global terrorism study indicates terrorist acts in 2019 were on the rise there as peace talks in the country were ongoing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30AHow3

'Appalling': Russia Accused of COVID-19 Hacking, Could It Disrupt US Race for a Vaccine?

The US, United Kingdom, and Canada are accusing computer hackers, believed to be part of Russian intelligence, of trying to steal valuable private information about a possible vaccine for the coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fGMAEW

99-Year-Old Jewish Vet Survived Nazi Assassination, Plane Crash, Cancer and Now Defeats COVID-19

A World War II veteran who survived an assassination attempt by a former Nazi, a plane crash, and breast cancer has now defeated COVID-19 as well. And the most remarkable thing about this story is she's 99 years young. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30fngPS

Experts Warn a 'Horrible Surprise Coming', US-China Military Clash Within Six Months

Tensions between the United States and China seem to be growing by the day, prompting some in Washington to worry about a potential military conflict between our two countries within the next six months. The latest flash point: the vital waterways of the South China Sea.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WsqZZ5

Experts Warn a 'Horrible Surprise Coming', US-China Military Clash Within Six Months

Tensions between the United States and China seem to be growing by the day, prompting some in Washington to worry about a potential military conflict between our two countries within the next six months. The latest flash point: the vital waterways of the South China Sea.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30efeXr

Swastikas, ‘Death to Jews’ Written on Graves in France

Some 20 graves in France were vandalized with swastikas and the words “Death to Jews” and “Death to the French,” the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported Thursday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3j8NOL9

'No Special Privileges': Trump Revokes Hong Kong's Trade Benefits, Imposes Large Tariffs

China is striking back after President Trump took official action to punish it for strong-arming Hong Kong's new security law. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fxjU0N

Number of Christian Refugees Allowed in the US Has Drastically Declined Since 2015

Christians around the globe face growing persecution and many look to the United States for refuge. New numbers, however, show they're not getting near the protection compared to previous years and advocates are sounding the alarm. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32n5Umv

'Constantly Persecuted' for His Faith: Pastor in India Murdered by Maoists

Maoists in the Maharashtra state of India killed a Christian church pastor last week, becoming the fourth Christian to die for their faith in the South Asian country in the last two months.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZsKtPe

Attack at South African Church Leaves 5 Dead: Investigation Centers on 'Feud' Between Church Members

South African police officials are investigating the motive behind the attack on an International Pentecostal Holiness Church in Johannesburg over the weekend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gVSSR8

Germany Charges Former Nazi Guard With War Crimes

A German court on Monday charged a 95-year-old man with war crimes for his role as a former Nazi guard at the Stutthof concentration camp in what is now Gdansk in Poland. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CcSBKK

CBN's Superbook Launches Virtual Prayer Day for Children in Myanmar

During the COVID-19 pandemic, CBN launched a virtual event on Facebook for children in Myanmar.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BXk4Ah

World Vision: Millions of Children Pushed into Child Labor as COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Economies, Global Hunger

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused as many as 8 million children to be pushed into child labor and begging due to the worldwide economic effects resulting from the virus.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OmXyU4

'We Have no Mercy on You People': Radical Muslims Attack, Injure Young Christian Woman in Kenya

A 21-year-old Christian woman was beaten unconscious by radical Muslims in Isiolo, Kenya last month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OnHu4o

China Sanctions Cruz, Rubio, Smith, Brownback for Criticism

China said Monday it will impose sanctions on three U.S. lawmakers and one ambassador in response to similar actions taken by the U.S. last week against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses against Muslims in the Xinjiang region. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32elv8c

Jewish Graves Vandalized in Europe’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery

Dozens of graves in what is believed to be the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe were vandalized last week, sparking an outcry in the Jewish community. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fvpnFG

Over 600 Christians Imprisoned in 'Africa's North Korea' Without Any Formal Charges

The small African nation of Eritrea doesn’t get the attention other heavy persecutors of Christians receive, but it’s been described as one of the worst in the world currently, with hundreds of Christians in prison indefinitely simply for their faith in Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Zjo9r8

Window Closing for Cristina to Become Seasons 1st Hurricane

Despite forming several days ago and spending several days over the open waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, AccuWeather forecasters say the window for Tropical Storm Cristina to emerge as the first hurricane of 2020 in the Western Hemisphere is closing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2C32o6e

World-Renowned Evangelist Morris Cerullo Passes Away at 88

World-renowned evangelist Morris Cerullo passed away on Saturday at the age of 88. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/329jRnZ

Islamic Quest to Conquer Christianity: Turkey's President Turns Iconic Christian Hagia Sophia Site Into a Mosque

Turkey's highest administrative court, the Council of State, ruled on Friday that the government can convert the historically Christian cathedral called Hagia Sophia into a Muslim house of worship. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan immediately took action to reconvert the site into a mosque. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ANoA3z

Bolivia's President, Venezuela's Socialist Party Boss Are Latest Latin American Leaders to Contract COVID

Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Cnjpbb

Turkish Court Turns Historic Christian Hagia Sophia Site Into a Mosque - Muslims Chanting 'Allah Is Great'

In its more than 1,400-year existence, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey served as the Byzantine Empire's main cathedral before being captured and turned into a mosque under the Ottoman Empire. Today it is a museum, but Turkish President Erdogan wants to turn it back into a mosque. And worldwide opposition to that plan is growing.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gO9g6m

New Law Targets Churches in Montenegro, Christian Leaders Detained

Religious tensions are now running high in the small Balkan nation of Montenegro because of a controversial new law aimed at churches. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Zh4UyI

Australia Stands Up to China, Ends Hong Kong Extradition Treaty and Allows Escape Route for Hong Kongers

Australia suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to China’s imposition of a tough national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, the prime minister said Thursday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gEEPiI

Erdogan Fans the Flames of Religious Intolerance: Christians Blamed for Bringing COVID-19 to Turkey

Christians and other religious minorities are being blamed for bringing COVID-19 to Turkey where a series of attacks on churches is sparking fear and insecurity among believers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Cj3XNe

Promise Keepers' 2020 Blockbuster Event: Tony Evans, TD Jakes, Miles McPherson, Danny Gokey & Many More

Promise Keepers, a Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping men grow in their Christian faith, has announced the lineup of speakers and performers for its 2020 Global Digital Experience. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BOWHIQ

Trump Pulling Out of WHO as US Reaches Ugly New Milestones in Pandemic

The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations that it will withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) because it misled the world about the coronavirus under pressure by China.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZbBTUS

China's All-Out Assault on America: How the Communist Regime Plans to Dominate the World

China intends to become the world's only superpower, by any means necessary. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gAxjFy

'The World is Watching': New Hong Kong Security Law Wide in Interpretation Against Any Action Deemed Anti-Government

There's now major push back against China's new security law put into place in Hong Kong.  Although the chief executive there says it will not change life as the people know it, the law has led to one arrest already and there's the fear many more will follow. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Z6eOTu

'The World is Watching': New Hong Kong Security Law Wide in Interpretation Against Any Action Deemed Anti-Government

There's now major push back against China's new security law put into place in Hong Kong.  Although the chief executive there says it will not change life as the people know it, the law has led to one arrest already and there's the fear many more will follow. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZJWkre

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro Says He Has Tested Positive for COVID-19

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Z7UT6U

Instead of Praising God, Chinese Churches Ordered to 'Promote Patriotism' as They Reopen After Pandemic

The Chinese communist government is allowing some churches to reopen in the wake of COVID-19, but the congregations must follow certain rules.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38w1IlC

Is Wifely Submission a Trap for Women? Not if Their Husbands Use Authority Like Jesus: A Servant Leader

What does the Bible really mean when it tells women to submit to their husbands and men to be the head of their homes? One of America's most popular pastors and his wife – Tim and Kathy Keller – have gone deep into the scriptures to reveal the truth that shows in no way is one spouse supposed to lord it over the other. In fact, the kind of leader God promotes is the one who'll be a servant first and foremost. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CcaBoc

Japan Floods Leave up to 34 Dead, Many at Nursing Homes

Deep floodwaters and the risk of more mudslides that left at least 34 people confirmed or presumed dead hampered search and rescue operations Sunday in southern Japan, including at elderly home facilities where more than a dozen died and scores were still stranded. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38s3ELO

Heavy Rain Floods Southern Japan; Over a Dozen Presumed Dead

Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides on Saturday, leaving more than a dozen people presumed dead, about 10 missing and dozens stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued, officials said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZAHDqd

Cuba Releases Homeschooling Pastor from Prison, Journalist Still Jailed for Reporting on Religious Freedom

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has announced that Cuba's communist regime has released Pastor Ramón Rigal from prison. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NS7zZ8

Swarms of Devastating Locusts Still Threaten Kenya's Food Supplies

Devastating locusts have swarmed much of eastern Africa by the millions, and in northwest Kenya they're still expanding, threatening to cut off the food supply in the African country if they aren't caught and killed quickly. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e0thVu

How to Make Sure You Don't Hinder the Coming Global Revival: 'Every Believer Is Called to Shine'

A number of evangelical leaders have prophesied a coming worldwide revival, saving a billion souls. Just outside Toronto where the revival known as the Toronto Blessing began in the mid-1990s, they've been praying for this coming global revival and preparing people so they don't miss out on or hinder it. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YTOkEG

Hundreds of Arrests Made in Hong Kong on Day 1 of China Imposing 'Draconic Security Law'

Tensions are high in Hong Kong after the communist regime in China approved a contentious new national security law that took effect today. The law has already led to hundreds of arrests and sent shockwaves through those fighting to keep Hong Kong's independence. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VBi0o5

EXCLUSIVE Faith Leaders Push Congress to Fund International Aid for COVID-19: 'We Cannot Turn Our Back'

CBN News has learned that more than thirty faith leaders have sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to increase critical COVID-19 funding resources to other countries as they negotiate additional emergency funding for the pandemic.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gay6ga