Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany, on November 10, 1483. He was christened at Saints Peter and Paul Church the next day. At age 7, Luther entered the Mansfeld Latin School. There he learned Latin grammar and prayers, and he memorized Aesop’s Fables. From those early years through his time
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. Staple food (wheat flour, edible oils, and pulses) prices remained 23 percent above pre-Middle East conflict levels, as of 29 October, reflecting a combination of domestic market factors and higher fuel and import costs. Wheat flour prices recorded a marginal decrease (-0.8%) d...
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In 2026, disasters and humanitarian crises have upended millions of lives around the world. Earthquakes and floods have destroyed communities and critical infrastructure. Conflict, displacement, hunger, and disease continue to threaten children’s safety, health, and futures...
persecution
A pastor in northeastern Nigeria said suspected Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute his wife and sell his young daughter into slavery unless he pays a ransom, nearly a year after they were abducted in Borno state. Pastor Simon Yohanna told Truth Nigeria that his wife,...
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. On October 9, 2026, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake primarily affected the provinces of Herrera, Los Santos, Veraguas, and Coclé. More than 22,400 people were affected, and damage to homes, schools, and health facilities limited access to essential services. Women and girls face spe...
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. El 9 de octubre de 2026, un sismo de magnitud 7,5 afectó principalmente a las provincias de Herrera, Los Santos, Veraguas y Coclé. Más de 22.400 personas resultaron afectadas y los daños en viviendas, centros educativos y de salud limitaron el acceso a servicios esenciales. Las...
persecution
On Oct. 5 in Alexandria, Egypt, Sherif Wagih Fahmi was arrested by National Security, which showed up at his home under false pretenses. The 41-year-old Coptic engineer has reportedly been charged with speaking against Islam. Around 1 p.m., two casually dressed men arrived at She...
poverty
One of the astonishing parts of the Christmas story is how Jesus came into the world. His modest birth in a stable, announced to lowly shepherds, was incredibly unconventional for the Son of God, the King of kings. I believe God wanted humanity to take notice, first of His great ...
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Countries: Haiti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico . KEY FIGURES 2.7K homes flooded by heavy rain across Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica 5.9M people face Crisis-level food insecurity or worse in Haiti 32K people affected by El Niño-related rains in Ecuador MEXIC...
