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good news; glad tidings
gospel (teachings or revelations of Christ)
新薬の開発は難病患者への福音だ。
The development of a new drug is good news for patients with intractable diseases.
この技術革新は世界中の貧困層にとって福音だった。
This technological breakthrough was good news for people in poverty around the world.
彼の復帰という福音に選手たちは歓喜した。
The players rejoiced at the good news of his return.