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Thursday, 20 February 2025 20:54
Anglicans in Wales urged to revisit same-sex blessings decision
The Church in Wales is set to reconsider its stance on same-sex blessings, with the experimental provision allowing blessings for same-sex couples due to expire in September 2026. While the Church still does not permit same-sex…
Thursday, 20 February 2025 20:51
Ukraine: Russia refuses to accept NATO peacekeepers
At high-level talks with the USA in Saudi Arabia, foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has declared that Russia will not accept NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine under any peace agreement. The discussions marked the first known face-to-face…
Thursday, 20 February 2025 20:49
Poland: a response to Vance’s criticism of European leaders
Former foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has responded to US vice-president JD Vance’s critique of Europe regarding migration and free speech. Vance, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, criticised European leaders for disregarding the will of their…
Thursday, 20 February 2025 20:45
Vatican: Pope Francis suffering from pneumonia
After being admitted to hospital on 14 February, Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, and his condition remains ‘complex’. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling a respiratory infection for over a week. A follow-up…
Thursday, 20 February 2025 20:43
North Korea: she defected, encountered Jesus, then went back
Joo Min (not her real name) once risked her life leaving North Korea to escape starvation and oppression. But then she encountered Christ in a secret safe house run by Open Doors. Raised to believe Christians…
Thursday, 20 February 2025 20:41
Japan: plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions drastically
Japan’s government has approved new targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 60% cut from 2013 levels by 2035 and a 73% reduction by 2040. The revised policy seeks to increase renewables to 50%…