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                <title><![CDATA[Israel Plans to Host 8,000 Young Christian Leaders by 2026]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Israel is preparing a major initiative to deepen its relationship with the global Christian community by inviting thousands of young leaders to visit the country over the next two years. The effort follows the recent appointment of a special envoy dedicated to engaging with Christians worldwide, signaling a broader diplomatic push by the Israeli government.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:05:24 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Alabama Megachurch Pastor George Wright Announces Sudden Resignation]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[The senior pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church, a congregation of about 7,800 members in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, has stepped down from his role, announcing a video shared on social media Friday. Rev. George Wright did not provide specific reasons for his resignation, telling members that his final Sunday sermon would take place in two days and asking them to “please pray like crazy.”]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:58:50 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Saint Augustine’s University to File for Bankruptcy, Halt Accreditation Battle]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, affiliated with The Episcopal Church, has announced plans to file for bankruptcy while ending its efforts to retain accreditation. Saint Augustine’s University said it will move forward with a voluntary Chapter 11 filing as part of a broader effort to stabilize its financial situation and restructure operations.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:53:42 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[DOJ Report Alleges Disparities in Treatment of Christians Under Biden Administration]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday released a report titled “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Within the Federal Government,” prepared by the Trump administration’s Task Force examining alleged bias against Christians. One of its central conclusions is that the Biden administration applied unequal legal consequences to Christian organizations and pro-life activists compared to secular or liberal groups.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:27:30 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Poll Finds Strong Support for Off-Campus Religious Instruction During School Hours]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A new poll indicates that many parents and teachers across the United States are increasingly supportive of allowing students to participate in voluntary religious instruction off campus during the school day, particularly as concerns about student mental health continue to grow.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:57:40 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Iranian Christians See “Turning Point” as War Opens New Doors for Gospel Outreach]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[As conflict continues to unfold in Iran, a Christian leader says the crisis is not only bringing hardship but also creating unexpected opportunities for mission within the country’s underground Church. According to Todd Nettleton, vice president of Voice of the Martyrs USA, the difficult conditions have unexpectedly opened doors for ministry among believers who are navigating life amid instability.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:28:22 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[“Rededicate 250” to Bring Large National Prayer Gathering to Washington Mall]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ A large-scale Christian prayer and worship gathering is set to take place in Washington this month as faith leaders and public officials unite to mark the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States. The event, called &#039;Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise &amp; Thanksgiving&#039;, is scheduled for May 17 on the National Mall.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:56:03 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Calls Grow in Washington for Justice and Accountability Over North Korean Abductions]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[The International Association of Korean Studies (ICKS, President Greg Scarlatoiu) co-hosted an annual conference with the Hudson Institute and the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK), where the issues of North Korean abductions and transnational repression were extensively discussed. At the “Challenges to the US-ROK Alliance in 2026” conference held on April 30 at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:11:29 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Church Attendance Shows Strongest Recovery Since Pandemic Closures]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Religious congregations across the United States are experiencing their strongest in-person worship participation since the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 shutdowns, according to newly released research. Hartford Institute for Religion Research reported that average weekly attendance levels at churches and other faith communities have risen above pre-pandemic figures for the first time in several years.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:28:10 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Wichita Church Turns Gas Station Outreach Into Message of Hope and Compassion]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A church in Wichita, Kansas, is finding a practical way to serve its neighbors by helping drivers pay for fuel during a time of increasing gas prices. University United Methodist Church recently organized a community outreach effort called “Love at the Pump,” where volunteers distributed hundreds of gas cards to local commuters as a gesture of encouragement and support.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:21:30 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[U.S. Congressional Hearing Highlights Crisis in North Korean Human Rights Movement]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, a bipartisan human rights body under the U.S. Congress, held a hearing on North Korean human rights at 12:30 p.m. on the 28th at the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., focusing on the importance of the flow of external information to North Korean citizens and the human rights movement led by North Korean defectors.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:34:46 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[King Charles III Delivers First Address to Congress: “Christian Faith Is a Firm Anchor”]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[King Charles III delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday during his multi-day visit to the United States, marking his first official state visit as monarch. The visit, which included Queen Camilla, was extended at the invitation of Donald Trump to underscore the longstanding alliance between the two nations as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:53:03 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Rep. Young Kim Vows to Be the ‘Voice’ for North Korean Defectors, Pushes for Human Rights Act Reauthorization]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[On the afternoon of the 29th, the fourth day of the 23rd North Korea Freedom Week, a “North Korea Freedom Week Delegation Congressional Roundtable” was held at 2:30 p.m. at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA).]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:35:50 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Federal Judge Allows Christian Foster Parents’ Lawsuit Over Washington Policy to Proceed]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A federal judge has declined to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a Christian couple who argue they were denied a full foster care license in Washington due to their religious beliefs regarding gender and sexuality. David G. Estudillo of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington rejected the state’s motion to dismiss the case filed by Jennifer DeGross and Shane DeGross.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:35:32 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Christian Man Imprisoned, Held Suspended in “Crucifixion” Position for Converting in Egypt]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[An Egyptian man who converted from Islam to Christianity is now on trial in Cairo, facing serious charges tied to his faith and efforts to change his religious designation on identity papers. The case against Said Mansour Rezk Abdelrazek was formally opened last week, drawing attention from religious freedom advocates.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:27:39 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Lost Pages of Apostle Paul’s Letters Recovered, Offering Insight Into Early Christian Scripture]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[An international team of scholars has uncovered dozens of previously lost pages from one of the earliest New Testament manuscripts, providing new understanding of how early Christians engaged with biblical texts. The project, led by the University of Glasgow, successfully recovered 42 missing pages from Codex H, a sixth-century Greek manuscript containing the writings of Paul the Apostle, according to a university announcement.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:10:11 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[UK Court Overturns Conviction of Christian Pro-Life Activist in Free Speech Case]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A court ruling has cleared a Christian pro-life activist of a prior conviction related to sending graphic images. A High Court judge has overturned the conviction of David Skinner, an 80-year-old activist who had been prosecuted for distributing graphic abortion-related images.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:49:50 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Pushpay Expands Church Engagement Capabilities with Acquisition of Nurture.io]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Pushpay has announced the acquisition of Nurture.io, a pastoral care and engagement platform designed to help churches re-engage members. Pushpay, known for providing payment and engagement solutions to faith-based and nonprofit organizations, said the addition of Nurture.io will enhance its ability to support churches in pastoral care and member engagement.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:25:09 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Top NFL Pick Fernando Mendoza Credits God, Launches MS Fund Honoring Mother]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, publicly credited his faith after being selected first overall in the NFL Draft while also announcing a new charitable initiative supporting those affected by multiple sclerosis. Chosen as the No. 1 pick by the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, Mendoza reflected on his recent success during an interview with ESPN.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:08:58 -0400</pubDate>    
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                <title><![CDATA[Six Firefighters Injured as Blaze Engulfs Historic Astoria Church in New York]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[A fast-moving fire tore through a historic church in New York City on Thursday, leaving multiple firefighters injured and drawing a large emergency response. The five-alarm blaze struck the First Reformed Church of Astoria, one of the city’s oldest congregations, causing significant damage to the structure.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:44:07 -0400</pubDate>    
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