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Thousands of Christians return to churches in north-east Nigeria despite years of terror

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian  Today   Catholic churches in north-east Nigeria are witnessing a surge in worshippers, with bishops reporting that the faithful are returning “in their thousands, not hundreds” despite more than a decade of brutal violence. Bishop Oliver Doeme and Bishop John […]

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EU Parliament condemns expulsion of foreign Christians in Turkey

BY   :   Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Turkey has rejected claims from the European Parliament that it has improperly expelled foreign Christians from the country. Since 2020, over 200 foreign Christian workers have been expelled from the country, in total impacting around 350 people. Many […]

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Armenia’s Christian civilization is under existential threat – the UK must not stand idly by

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Grey bearded, lively eyed and cassocked, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan of the Armenian Apostolic Church cuts a larger-than-life figure. Two years ago, he was leading tens of thousands on a 90-mile peaceful march on Yerevan the capital of Armenia. […]

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Christians in Pakistan ‘terrified’ of more violence

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BY   :  Jennifer Moreno   Christian Today   Christians in Pakistan are living in fear of more violent attacks a year after a wave of severe anti-Christian persecution. Friday marked the one-year anniversary of violence against Christians in Jaranwala when 25 churches and at least 85 […]

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Christian charity reaches milestone in combating blindness in Rwanda

BY  : David Goodwin  Christian Today   CBM UK has announced the successful end to their three-year See the Way project, saying that they had been able to raise £845,000 in donations from supporters, pushing the final total over £1.8 million after it was matched […]

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Franklin Graham Addresses Father’s Clip Used in ‘Evangelicals For Harris’ Campaign

BY   :   Milton Quintanilla  Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   With Kamala Harris running as the Democratic presidential nominee, an organization of professing Christians are rallying together in support of her this election season. The newly formed group, titled Evangelicals For Harris, released their first media spot on Wednesday […]

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Christian School Closures Are ‘Heartbreaking’

BY:  Staff writer   Christian Today The closure of two Christian private schools in Scotland has been branded “sad” and “heartbreaking”. Kilgraston in Perthshire, Scotland’s only Catholic boarding school, said it was closing with immediate effect, citing “the possible impact of VAT on school fees”. A “short- […]

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Religious Minorities Targeted in Iran’s Crackdown on Women’s Rights

BY   :  Milton Quintanilla  Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   According to a new report by the United Nations, religious minorities are being targeted in Iran’s crackdown on women’s rights protests. Protests have ensued since the arrest and subsequent death of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini. Iran’s morality […]

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National Day of Prayer and Protest: Christians across India rally for SC status

BY  :  Shireen Bhatia  Christian  Today   On 10 August 2024, Christians across India observed the annual National Day of Prayer and Protest, drawing attention to the ongoing struggle for equal rights among Dalit Christians and Muslims. The event, marking 74 years since the Constitution […]

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Carrie Underwood Leads Church Worship with Powerful ‘Goodness of God’ Rendition

BY   :   Michael Foust Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   Members of a Nashville-area church in Tennessee received a welcome surprise over the weekend when Grammy-winning singer Carrie Underwood led them in worship. The eight-time Grammy-winning country artist led Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, Tenn., in a […]

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Religious minorities suffer as Iran cracks down on women’s rights protests

BY  : Staff writer  Christian Today   A UN report has warned that religious minorities are being targeted in Iran’s crackdown on women’s rights protests. Protests have continued since the death two years ago of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody in after her […]

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NFL’s Top Earner Harrison Butker Addresses Backlash over Controversial Speech

BY  :   Milton Quintanilla  Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker continues to defend his comments made during a Catholic college commencement speech in May that sparked widespread criticism against him at the time. Butker, 29, delivered the May 11 commencement speech at Benedictine College […]

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Massive 1st-century stone quarry unearthed in Jerusalem’s high-tech industrial park

BY  : All Israel News   Christian Today   All Israel News – An Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) excavation in the Har Hotzvim high-tech industrial zone of Jerusalem has recently brought to light a massive ancient stone quarry. This site, situated north of the old city of […]

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