Emergency aid for Ukraine amidst crisis
\"In view of the persisting critical situation in Ukraine, the Archdiocese of Kiev and the Diocese of Odessa-Simferopol have asked us for support,\" Magda Kaczmarek, head of the relevant national section, confirmed. .
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Anglicans, Roman Catholics, Muslims sign historic agreement to combat human trafficking, slavery
For the first time in history, Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Muslims have joined forces in a project to "inspire practical and spiritual action" to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.
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Syrian children tell of horrors of three year conflict
Three years of bloody conflict, violence and mass displacement have taken a dramatic toll on Syria's children a new report by World Vision has found.
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'Dark horse' of Australian charities: Compassion Australia
Compassion Australia is one of Australia's top five charity fundraisers, according to a ranking revealed at the Fundraising Institute Australia's annual conference in Melbourne this week.
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Australian missionary arrested in North Korea says scriptures helped him through 'grueling' investigation
John Short, the 75-year-old Christian missionary who was recently freed from imprisonment in North Korea, said remembering Bible scriptures helped him through his \"gruelling\" 13-day investigation by government authorities.
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North Korea accepts apology of detained Australian missionary, announces his release
North Korea will release Australian missionary John Short who has been detained since last month for committing religious acts against the communist country.
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Ethiopian teenager hides for her life after converting to Christianity
When eighteen-year-old Hayat Hussein (pseudonym) called out to Jesus in her sleep, her strict Muslim father responded by tying her with ropes and threatening to kill her. Hayat has now been on the run since last November. Open Doors recently met with her to hear her remarkable story.
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Lecture to remember Alan Walker's legacy of an authentic Australian ministry
The late Rev Dr Sir Alan Walker is remembered as one of Australia's leading evangelists.
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Live global webcast of National Day of Prayer & Fasting
This Sunday, 2 March 2014, from 10AM - 4PM, a live webcast will make it possible for churches, fellowships and individuals across Australia, and around the world, to join in Australia's historic 4th National Day of Prayer and Fasting. The Prayer Service, held in the Great Hall of Parliament House, Canberra will go out electronically. Up to a million viewers will be able to tune in at any one time. Many Christians will be moved to pray for REVIVAL and a renewal of sexual purity not only in Austra
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Eyewitnesses describe 'pandemonium' as violence breaks out in Malakal
Last week's fighting around Malakal, in the Upper Nile State, displaced thousands and left many dead. Eyewitnesses report that hundreds of decomposing corpses still lay strewn all over the town.
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North Korea arrests 75-year-old Australian missionary
North Korea has arrested a Christian missionary from Australia, his family said on Wednesday, taking him into captivity even as it continues to face pressure to release an American missionary it has held for more than a year.
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UN Security Council resolves to open gate for aid to Syria
The United Nations Security Council's unanimous resolution demanding rapid and unhindered access for urgently needed humanitarian aid to Syria will allow millions of Syrians in desperate need to receive assistance if implemented immediately, World Vision said today.
