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  Samaritan’s Purse turns down $300M from State Department

  Samaritan’s Purse declined $300 million in government aid from a State Department grant, choosing to rely on donor funding instead.

  09/01/2026 - By Yonat Shimron & Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Violence reaches Christian refuge in Sudan

  Nuba Mountains in Sudan, once a refuge for Christians, face escalating violence as war threatens religious leaders and civilians.

  09/01/2026 - By Fredrick Nzwili / Religion News Service

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  U.S. announces $2 billion for faith-based aid

  The U.S. State Department announced nearly $2 billion in global health and humanitarian aid to faith-based and community organizations.

  08/18/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Neville Callam, former BWA general secretary, dead at 75

  Neville Callam, former Baptist World Alliance leader, died August 15. He made history as BWA’s first Black general secretary and CEO.

  08/18/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Under fire, Ukraine’s churches continue to serve

  Despite the devastation of war, Ukrainian churches continue to provide humanitarian aid, spiritual care, and hope to communities in need.

  08/12/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Baptist pastor in Syria released after two weeks detention

  Baptist pastor Nihad Hassan was released after two weeks of detention in Syria, prompting renewed concerns about religious freedom.

  08/06/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Global religious freedom movement faces challenges

  The Everett Center’s first report examines challenges facing international religious freedom efforts and outlines a path forward for advocates.

  08/05/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Religious groups concerned over foreign funding bill

  India’s proposed FCRA amendment bill has raised concerns for faith-based ministries receiving foreign contributions.

  07/28/2026 - By Ellis Heasley / Christian Solidarity Worldwide

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  Ministry ongoing in Gaza Strip

  Christian Mission to Gaza continues providing meals, medical support, and hope to families impacted by war and displacement.

  07/22/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Amigos Internacionales expands Ebola response in Congo

  Texas-based nonprofit Amigos Internacionales is expanding its Ebola response in eastern Congo, where medical teams face severe shortages.

  07/15/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Security conference in India raises concerns 

  A Hindu nationalist group leader blamed Christianity for insurgency in Northeast India, prompting concerns over religious freedom and military neutrality.

  07/14/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  BWA gathering highlights communion, reconciliation, mission

  Baptist World Alliance annual gathering speakers emphasized communion, reconciliation, global mission, and youth leadership.

  07/10/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard