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New Animated Series Features Orphan Girl's Journey
An 11-year-old orphan girl named Ann is adopted by an elderly brother and sister living on an island, where...
Oct 22, 2026Amazon Bible House Donates 9350 JPY
The Christian Press announced that Amazon Bible House contributed 9350 JPY on October 18 2026. The donation...
Oct 21, 2026New theological volume explores the dual nature of divine revelation
A new book by Hiroshi Hamana, titled Theology of the Umbrella II: The Doctrine of Special Revelation, has been...
Oct 18, 2026Support Initiated for Those Living Without Parents
A new initiative has been launched to provide support for individuals living without parents, particularly...
Oct 18, 2026Pope Francis celebrates 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia
On October 14, 2026, Pope Francis delivered a message marking the conclusion of the conference commemorating...
Oct 17, 2026Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Adenocarcinoma Undergoes Right Lower Lobe Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after a nodule was found in his right lung. He underwent...
Oct 17, 2026Honorary Bishop of Saitama Diocese Dies at 73
Marcelino Tani Daiji, the honorary bishop of the Saitama Diocese, passed away on October 10 at Saitama Red...
Oct 15, 2026Underground Church in Afghanistan Survives Under Intense Taliban Surveillance
Christians in Afghanistan continue to face extreme danger and persecution as the Taliban maintains strict...
Oct 14, 2026Taiwan President Cites Biblical Metaphors in National Day Speech
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te invoked biblical language in his October 10 National Day address, quoting...
Oct 13, 2026American Bible teacher explains gifts of the Holy Spirit at Tokyo seminar
Robert Wilkinson, a Bible teacher with more than 40 years of experience, delivered a lecture on the gifts of...
Oct 10, 2026Pope Leo XIV marks the centenary of World Mission Sunday with a video message
Pope Leo XIV released a video message on October 7, 2026, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World...
Oct 10, 2026Two Korean megachurches report suspected data breach affecting 850,000 members
Yoido Full Gospel Church and Sarang Church in Seoul, South Korea, have confirmed that they are under...
Oct 9, 2026Cyberattack on Major Churches in Korea Affects 850,000 Members' Data
A significant cyberattack reportedly targeted two large churches in Korea, with the Yeouido Full Gospel Church...
Oct 8, 2026New Commentary on First Peter Released
A new commentary on the First Letter of Peter has been published, aimed at aiding preachers in their sermon...
Oct 7, 2026Evangelical Press Association Considers Dropping Evangelical From Name
The Evangelical Press Association (EPA) is exploring the removal of the term Evangelical from its official...
Oct 5, 2026Support Initiated Through Dialogue Between Temples and Churches
A discussion about the concept of "after parents are gone" highlights the issues faced by parents of...
Oct 5, 2026Pope Leo XIV Delivers Mass Sermon to 800,000 in Paris
On September 26, 2026, Pope Leo XIV delivered a mass sermon at Place de la Concorde in Paris, attended by...
Oct 4, 2026Pastor Ezra Jin of Zion Church Calls for Prayer and Voice for Imprisoned Believers at Dallas Religious Freedom Event
A Chinese pastor who was released from detention in July spoke at a religious freedom gathering in Dallas,...
Oct 4, 2026Sri Lanka Easter Bombings: Fifteen sentenced to up to 260 years
Sri Lanka’s High Court sentenced fifteen individuals to prison terms ranging from twenty to two hundred...
Oct 3, 2026Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Tigray, Ethiopia, during general audience
Pope Leo XIV called for peace in Tigray, Ethiopia, during his general audience on September 30. He expressed...
Oct 3, 2026