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Christians call for protection and release of prisoners in Iran

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian Today   A group of Christian activists have called upon the international community to do more to protect political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Iran, maintaining that many are the victims of severe human rights violations. Christian Activists for […]

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Supreme Court revives preacher’s free speech lawsuit against amphitheater restrictions

BY  :  Michael Gryboski, Editor    The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday that a Mississippi street preacher’s lawsuit challenging restrictions on speech near a city amphitheater can proceed, holding that prior convictions do not bar claims seeking only prospective relief. The high court released […]

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Missionary pilot remains missing 2 months after kidnapping in Niger

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BY  :  Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter    Nearly two months since American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout was kidnapped from his home in the highly secure Château 1 neighborhood of Niamey in the capital of Niger in West Africa, local Christians say they are worried about […]

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13 Christians abducted in church attack in Nigeria

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Thirteen Christians have been abducted by a militia group in Nigeria following a skirmish in Kogi State. The incident began with an attack by gunmen on the First Evangelical Church Winning All during a Sunday service. Five of […]

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New York pastor pleads guilty to $3 million tax evasion scheme

BY  :  Michael Gryboski, Editor    A New York pastor has pleaded guilty to a tax evasion scheme that resulted in more than $3 million in losses of state and federal taxes. Paul Mitchell, who served as the lead pastor of a church and president […]

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Sunday worship targeted as Christians face arrests and church disruptions in north India

BY  :  Christian Today staff writer   Fresh incidents of harassment and arrests linked to allegations of religious conversion were reported across northern India on recent Sundays, with police detaining at least a dozen Christians in separate cases, church representatives said. In Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur […]

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Myanmar junta orders an early Christmas

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Christians in parts of Myanmar have been ordered to hold Christmas early so that the festival does not conflict with elections due to be held on 28 December. Churches in Myitkyina, Putao and Tanai have been told that […]

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Presbyterian Church in Ireland under investigation amid safeguarding concerns

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has become the subject of an inquiry by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland following a damning internal report into safeguarding and news of a criminal investigation. Last month the Rev Trevor […]

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Almost half of UK adults plan to attend church this Christmas, new poll finds

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian  Today   Churches across the UK are expecting fuller pews this Christmas, as new research suggests a significant rise in the number of people planning to attend services and church-run events over the festive season. A nationwide poll conducted by […]

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Large crowds join Tommy Robinson’s Christmas carol service

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   A carol service hosted by far-Right activist Tommy Robinson passed off peacefully in London on Saturday despite fears to the contrary. Around 1,000 people are reported to have attended the controversial figure’s outdoor service in Parliament Square. Many […]

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Australian church leaders stand in solidarity with Jewish community after Bondi Beach terrorist attack

BY   :   Staff  Writer   Christian  Today   Christian leaders in Australia have expressed their solidarity with the country’s grief-stricken Jewish community after a deadly terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday night. Two gunmen opened fire on a group of Jews as they […]

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Germany: 5 arrested in Islamist-motivated plot to attack Christmas market

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor   Five men have been arrested on suspicion of planning an Islamist-motivated vehicle attack at a Christmas market in southern Germany. The suspects had intended to drive a car into a crowd, aiming to kill or injure as […]

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