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Pope Says He'll Slow Down or Retire: 'You Can Change a Pope'

Pope Francis acknowledged Saturday that he can no longer travel like he used to because of his strained knee ligaments, saying his weeklong Canadian pilgrimage was “a bit of a test” that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Zzn2KdY

'It's a Miracle': 10 Orphan's Promise Hostages Released After Being Beaten and Tortured, 'Prayers Still Needed'

A group of Orphan's Promise aid workers, volunteers, and refugees who were captured by Russian forces this week in Berdyansk have been set free. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4Qe8CuV

Ministry Reports 100 Million Salvations Milestone: Results Matter to God and They Should Matter to Us Too

Currently, there are more than 7.5 billion people in the world, and every day, more than 150,000 of those precious souls breathe their last breath. Unfortunately, many of them have not accepted the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some have never even heard it.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/28CH7y3

'Not Safe': Britain's Tavistock Sex-Change Clinic for Children Closed After Damning Report

Britain's National Health Service will close the UK's only dedicated gender identity clinic for children and young people, after a report warned it was "not safe."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bZONKsc

China's Xi Warns Biden Over Taiwan, Calls for Cooperation

President Xi JInping warned against meddling in China’s dealings with Taiwan during a phone call with his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, that gave no indication of progress on trade, technology or other irritants, including Beijing’s opposition to a top American lawmaker’s possible visit to the island democracy, which the mainland claims as its own territory. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SciNCdU

Referring Just to Male and Female Genders May Soon Be History if WHO Gets Its Way: 'Beyond Binary'

The World Health Organization will soon try to change the way people view gender by updating a 146-page agency manual with an explanation of gender that, "exists on a continuum and that sex is not limited to male or female."   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6i0qywz

Feared Gangster Known as 'The Stabber' Finds Faith Through Fearless Chaplain: 'There Is Hope in Jesus Christ'

Isaiah Blancas wanted to be the most feared and violent gang member in his city. It didn't take long for his aspiration to become reality. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rnwYPp6

'Please Pray for God's Protection': Orphan's Promise Aid Workers Taken Hostage by Cruel Russian Militia

Ten members of a CBN Orphan's Promise group in Berdyansk, Ukraine, have been taken captive by Russian militia groups. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mUL5DBQ

VINDICATED: 'Slam Dunk Win' for Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski Who Was Repeatedly Jailed

The saga surrounding Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski took another turn last week, when he secured a legal victory, with the Court of Appeal of Alberta overturning his convictions for civil contempt. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LbdH4DX

In Rare Contact, US Offers Russia Deal for Griner, Whelan

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WhDwlZ

Islamic Extremists Murder Christian, Brutally Attack Church Service After 8 Muslims Choose Jesus

A Christian man in eastern Uganda died on July 10 from head injuries sustained in an attack by Muslim extremists the previous week, sources said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VZjQdC2

Not Just the Dutch: Farmers Everywhere Fight for Survival Against the Climate Change Agenda 

The most efficient system in history of growing food and getting it to consumers, modern farming, is under attack, blamed for causing climate change.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LoDr4at

Psychologist Jordan Peterson Says Society Is Harming Boys, and the Church Must Save Them: 'That's Your Holy Duty'

Renowned Canadian psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson says young people, especially boys, are facing a "demoralization" in the world and he's urging the Christian church to become more involved in reaching the next generation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9HgsMT8

Chinese Government Destroys Church for Resisting Communist Party’s Demands

Authorities in China’s Hebei province destroyed an underground Catholic church after its leader refused to fall in line with the country’s communist regime. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VPus5j2

Russia To Cut Gas Through Nord Stream 1 To 20% Of Capacity

Russian energy giant Gazprom said Monday that it would further reduce natural gas flows through a major pipeline to Europe to 20% of capacity, citing equipment repairs. The move ramps up fears that Russia may cut off gas as political leverage over the war in Ukraine just as Europe tries to shore up storage for winter. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fRDAEUu

UK Mayoral Candidate Fired for Christian Beliefs: 'A Crushing Message to Anyone Who Believes in Christian Marriage'

A Christian mayoral candidate in the U.K. has filed a lawsuit against her employer after she was fired for expressing her biblical beliefs on marriage. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8axuML1

Pope Apologizes for 'Devastating' School Abuses in Canada

Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of Indigenous residential schools, saying the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed families, and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8qcn6bE

Russia Strikes Port, Holds 20 Million Tons of Grain Hostage – Putin Accused of 'Weaponizing Food'

The U.S. is accusing Vladimir Putin of using food as a weapon after his forces attacked a key port that's used to ship desperately needed grain to the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IOzvDGZ

Russia Hits Ukraine's Black Sea Port Despite Grain Deal

Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa just hours after Moscow and Kyiv signed deals to allow grain exports to resume from there. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denounced Saturday's airstrikes as a “spit in the face” to Turkey and the United Nations, which brokered the agreements. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uGKs9D2

WHO Declares Monkeypox a 'Global Emergency' Without Expert Consensus

The expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that qualifies as a global emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Saturday. It was the first time a U.N. health agency chief has unilaterally made such a decision without an expert recommendation, according to The Associated Press.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/i72UFTV

Pope's Indigenous Tour Signals a Rethink of Mission Legacy

Pope Francis’ trip to Canada to apologize for the horrors of church-run Indigenous residential schools marks a radical rethink of the Catholic Church’s missionary legacy, spurred on by the first pope from the Americas and the discovery of hundreds of probable graves at the school sites. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/X3c6oAF

Critics Warn Biden's Unwillingness to Use Military Force Against Iran Could Unravel Abraham Accords

When President Joe Biden came to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia, things began to change in the region as agreements for mutual defense between Israel and neighboring Arab countries built by the historic Abraham Accords began to fall apart. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DU25J63

Critics Warn Biden's Unwillingness to Use Military Force Against Iran Could Unravel Abraham Accords

When President Joe Biden came to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia, things began to change in the region as agreements for mutual defense between Israel and neighboring Arab countries built by the historic Abraham Accords began to fall apart. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yUTZPLG

Deal For Ukraine Grain Exports Due to be Sealed in Istanbul

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were due on Friday to oversee the signing of a key agreement that would allow Ukraine to resume its shipment of grain from the Black Sea to world markets and Russia to export grain and fertilizers — ending a standoff that has threatened world food security. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/E2dgVIy

Ukraine's First Lady Pleads with Congress for Military Aid

The first lady of Ukraine issued an emotional plea on Capitol Hill Wednesday begging for more aid for her war-torn country.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XwvtyYl

'GOD ALONE Turned the Tide of This Battle': Pastor John Gray Praises the Lord for His Healing After Leaving Hospital

Pastor John Gray publicly praised God in an Instagram post published by his wife Aventer Gray after being released Tuesday from a hospital where he was being treated for a life-threatening saddle pulmonary embolism. He also had additional blood clots in his lungs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MSkUV7o

Key Gas Pipeline From Russia to Europe Restarts After Break

Natural gas started flowing through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe on Thursday after a 10-day shutdown for maintenance, the operator said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HByuUi9

Thousands of Ukrainians Protest in Poland Telling the World: 'Russia Is a Terrorist State'

Thousands of Ukrainians recently held simultaneous protests against Russia in key cities across Poland. In Warsaw, they gathered in front of the Russian Embassy, rallying against Russia and shouting "Russia is a terrorist state." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aXJwxFE

Are the Biblical End Times Upon Us? The Shocking Russia-Iran Moment That Just Caused Ezekiel 38 to Trend

Ezekiel 38, a key Bible chapter containing what is believed to be important end times prophecies, trended on Twitter Tuesday — and the reasons are nothing short of noteworthy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/q9OTxrH

Putin's Efforts to Bolster Ties With Iran Seen as Threat to US, Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Iran on Tuesday to deepen ties with the Islamic Republic as Moscow continues its months-long war in Ukraine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rJE5PKS

WH: Russia is Planning to Annex Ukrainian Territory

White House national security council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that U.S. intelligence official have "ample" new evidence that Russia is looking to annex additional Ukraine territory and could hold "sham" elections as soon as September. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2tKX3Vv

Youth Group from 4 Maryland Churches 'Safe', Leaving Panama After Being Stranded for Days in Hotel Amid Protests

Missionaries from four Maryland-based churches are on their way home from Panama after being stuck in a hotel for nearly two weeks due to protests throughout the country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/g306mGe

Grandma Prevails After Police Arrested Her for Silently Praying Near Abortion Clinic, Now UK Cities Seek 'Prayer Ban' Zones

A 76-year-old grandmother in the United Kingdom has successfully challenged her arrest that occurred while she was walking and praying silently near an abortion clinic. The charges have now been dismissed.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ww0eViM

100+ FL Churches File Lawsuit to Leave United Methodist Church After 70 GA Churches Left in June

More than 100 churches have gone to court, suing the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) because they want to leave the denomination immediately. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bTFro7e

Zelenskyy Fires Top Security Chief and Prosecutor Citing Russia Collaborators, Promises 'Day of Judgment' for Russia

As Russian troops pressed their offensive in Ukraine's east, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired his state security chief and prosecutor general on Sunday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DSlCW70

In Message to the West, Putin Visits Iran to Bolster Ties as War Rages on in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Iran on Tuesday to deepen ties with the Islamic Republic as Moscow continues its months-long war in Ukraine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/P9YxIr3

'Drag Queen Story Hour' Floods UK with 70 Events, Parents Push Back Calling It a Form of Child 'Abuse'

More and more men are dressing up like women in provocative clothing to read books to young children, and it's provoking fresh fury from parents and others who disagree with the idea. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/T0JA8X6

Aventer Gray Praises God and the Power of Prayer That Has Kept Pastor John Gray Alive: 'God Is Doing Miraculous Things'

Aventer Gray, wife of Relentless Church Pastor John Gray, is crediting God's healing power and the prayers of believers with helping keep her husband alive in the face of life-threatening blood clots. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ury7GMf

The 'Great Fall of China'? China 'Has Never Been Weaker Than It is Today.'

China's global influence appears to be shrinking as nations object to its human rights abuses, more and more companies pull their production facilities out of China, and even China's tiny pacific neighbors reject an alliance with it. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/poEIuYy

1,400 Choose Christ During Franklin Graham's 'God Loves You' Tour in UK: 'Put Your Faith and Trust in Him'

Evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" tour throughout the U.K. concluded on Saturday with thousands of people receiving a message about hope, peace, and having purpose in life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/obV9lK7

We Might Be Weak, But We're Still Anointed

Have you ever felt so bogged down by the cares of this world and the pressure of trying to live your best life, that you go numb? It could become such a familiar feeling that you resign yourself to sitting on the sidelines of your life. There's no real joy; you're just trying to get by.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/N6Ylipm

Christians Face Increasing Intolerance? Poll Reveals Americans' Stunning Take on Faith and Religious Liberty

Are Christians in America facing increased intolerance for their beliefs? That question at the center of a new Lifeway Research survey yielded some noteworthy results. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZafMvYW

Russian Missiles Kill at Least 23 in Ukraine, Wound Over 100

Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others far from the front lines, Ukrainian authorities said. Ukraine's president accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians in locations without military value. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/JImowhH

'No Farmers, No Food': Dutch Farmers Face the Fight of Their Lives as Climate Mandates Threaten Farms

Farmers in the Netherlands are facing the fight of their lives as their livelihoods hang in the balance over government climate control mandates, and it appears there's no end in sight to their protests. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6nvcApY

Pope Opposes Biden's 'Incoherent' Pro-Abortion Position, Asks, 'Is It Fair to Eliminate a Human Life?'

Pope Francis has weighed in on President Joe Biden's support for abortion, calling it "incoherent." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/O43K5ik

'This is God's Miracle': Amidst Horrors of War, Residents of Bucha Tell of God's Hand of Protection from Russian Forces

The city of Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, witnessed some of Russia's worst atrocities since war started. Hundreds of civilians were brutally murdered and buried in mass graves leading to accusations of war crimes. Amidst the horrors, are stories of miracles and God's protection from Russian forces.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lohkxpT

Bethel Church Co-Pastor Beni Johnson, Wife of Pastor Bill Johnson, Passes on to Her Eternal Home

Bethel Church co-Pastor Beni Johnson – an author, Bible teacher, intercessor, and the wife of Pastor Bill Johnson – has passed away after battling cancer.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/j0Jm7QW

Pakistan Christian Sentenced to Death for 'Alleged' Blasphemy, No Solid Evidence Against Him Presented at Trial

After serving five years in prison, a Christian who owns a bicycle repair shop in Lahore, Pakistan, has been sentenced to death on baseless charges of blasphemy, according to his lawyer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yrZDa2F

Pastor's Teenage Daughters and Sister Killed in Tragic Head-on Crash - Both Girls Had Led the Church in Worship

The teenage daughters and the sister of an Illinois pastor were killed in a head-on automobile accident Friday afternoon.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/m7OqDpt

'SO MUCH HOPE AND JOY': 8,000+ Attend Sean Feucht's 'Let Us Worship' Event in South Africa

Thousands of people joined Sean Feucht in South Africa on Saturday to celebrate the two-year anniversary of his Let Us Worship movement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EUjaiFC

Megachurch Pastor John Gray Facing Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism; Family Seeks Prayers

Pastor John Gray, the founder of Relentless Church, a megachurch based in Greenville, South Carolina, has been admitted to the critical care unit at an unnamed hospital, suffering from a saddle pulmonary embolism with additional blood clots in his lungs.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xfFlypD

Biden's Middle East Opportunity: Will He Build on the Historic Abraham Accords?

Gordon Robertson talks with Jason Greenblatt, author of In the Path of Abraham: How Donald Trump Made Peace in the Middle East--And  How to Stop Joe Biden from Unmaking It. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/E1UtQsT

Far Out: NASA Space Telescope's 1st Cosmic View Goes Deep

Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA’s new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/w0Kk4ic

Ugandan Christian Convert Murdered by Radical Muslims for Sharing His Faith: 'We Lost a Dynamic Evangelist'

Muslim extremists killed a Christian man in eastern Uganda earlier this month simply for sharing the gospel with others. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aRD7GNe

Church of England Won't Give a Definition of a 'Woman', Blames 'Complexities' of Gender Identity

The Church of England has now gone on record saying it has "no official definition" of a woman.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lreYnN6

15 Killed in Russian Strike in Ukraine, 20 Believed Trapped

Dozens of Ukrainian emergency workers labored Sunday to pull people out of the rubble after a Russian rocket attack smashed into apartment buildings in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 15 people. More than 20 people were believed still trapped. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nDYfimk

3,400+ People Reached With Gospel Message During UK Event

Tens of thousands attending the Festival Manchester event heard the Gospel last weekend in the United Kingdom. The three-day event took place in Wythenshawe Park and was hosted by hundreds of churches, in partnership with The Message Trust and the Luis Palau Association. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aBspSoL

Superbook Reaches Shelters for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland, Fills Children with God's Love, Joy & Hope

There are no real winners in war and with Russia's relentless attacks against Ukraine, millions of the country's children have suffered the most. Their innocent young hearts and minds are suddenly marred by horrifying sounds and images of bombs and death. Many of these children and their mothers are now in Poland.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SguyKix

Sri Lanka Parliament Speaker: President to Resign Wednesday

The speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to resign as of Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Wp4Ssve

Ex-Leader Shinzo Abe Critically Shot in Shock Japan Attack

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, an arch-conservative and one of his nation's most divisive figures, was shot and critically wounded during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan. He was airlifted to a hospital but officials said he was not breathing and his heart had stopped. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aZMdUpo

Ukraine Already Working to Rebuild Around Kyiv Even as Russian War Machine Wrecks the East

As Russia steps up its offensive in the east, Ukraine's government is moving forward with plans to rebuild battle-damaged areas it still holds. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hP75cuF

Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Agrees to Resign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed to resign Thursday after days of defections crippled the controversial leader and left him unable to govern. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hJoGQX2

Iranian TV: Revolutionary Guard Accuses Diplomats of Spying

Iranian state TV said Wednesday that the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has accused the deputy ambassador of the United Kingdom and other foreigners in the country of “espionage” and taking soil samples from prohibited military zones. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/upMCHwJ

Top South African Satanist Meets Jesus in Supernatural Encounter, Turns to Christ After Experiencing Real Love

The co-founder of a Satanic movement in South Africa is telling his personal story about choosing to leave the cult after his heart was overwhelmed with the love of Jesus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kbmXhDP

'We Keep Praying': UK Appeals Judge Rules 12-Year-Old Archie Can Stay on Life Support, Parents Gain New Hearing

The parents of Archie Battersbee were overjoyed to hear that a U.K. Court of Appeals judge overturned the decision to remove their 12-year-old son from life support. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5ZtIhLz

High Cost of Russia Gains in Ukraine Could Limit New Advance

After more than four months of ferocious fighting, Russia claimed a key victory: full control over one of the two provinces in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6W1fOeE

'Proud and Grateful!' VBS Soundtrack 'Spark Studios' Reaches No. 1 on Apple Music Chart

The soundtrack for Lifeway's 2022 Vacation Bible School (VBS) program reached the No. 1 spot on Apple Music's Top 100 Children's Music Albums chart last month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rJtp3ev

COMMENTARY: How 'Doubting Thomas' Became My Missionary Hero

July 3 is St. Thomas’s Day, commemorating Thomas the Apostle, the disciple who famously doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GORiEpA

World's Faithful Gather in DC to Fight Religious Persecution: 'I Could Not Imagine What He Suffered'

There are few issues that unite both ends of the political spectrum in the nation's capital, but one is the life-changing work of ending religious persecution around the globe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tm2UoLO

How the iPhone Has Helped Spread the Gospel for the Last 15 Years with Free Bible App

Fifteen years ago on June 29, 2007, Apple started selling the highly anticipated iPhone.  At the time, many questioned whether the device would succeed and how people would use it. It turned out to be a tremendous success and has even played a significant role in helping believers spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yorG37Z

At Least 18 Dead in Russian Missile Attack on Odesa Building

Russian missile attacks on residential areas in a coastal town near the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early Friday killed at least 18 people, including two children, authorities reported, a day after Russian forces withdrew from a strategic Black Sea island. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/meDvIJ7