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Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions

BY  :  Duncan Williams Christian  Today   Donald Trump has intensified his dispute with Pope Leo XIV, blending pointed political criticism with a controversial social media post that has drawn condemnation from allies and opponents alike. The US president launched his attack after Pope Leo […]

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Pastor charged after man dies during paddling pool baptism

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Cheryl Bartley, 48, the pastor of Life Changing Ministries has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the death of a man during a baptism. Robert Smith, 61, died in Birmingham during the baptism ceremony, which was taking […]

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Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau State

BY  :   Christian Daily International –  Morning Star News   Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said. The assailants attacked Mbwelle village, near Bokkos town in Plateau state at […]

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Spotlight falls on discrimination against Christians in Turkey as Pope visits

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BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a three-day apostolic visit, the first papal journey to the country since Pope Francis travelled there in 2014. The visit coincides with the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council […]

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Jordan raising $100M for construction of first century village ahead of 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism

BY   :    Daoud  Kuttab   Christian  Today   As Christians worldwide look toward a series of major 2,000-year milestones culminating in 2033, marking the death and Resurrection of Jesus, Jordan is accelerating preparations for the first of them: the 2030 anniversary of Jesus’ baptism at […]

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Mounting concerns at Israeli settler attacks on Christians

BY   :   Staff Writer  Christian Today   Britain’s oldest serving MP has criticised the Israeli government for failing to prevent violence and intimidation against Christians in the West Bank. Sir Edward Leigh, told a parliamentary meeting that Israeli settlers were increasingly targeting Christians living in […]

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Christianity under siege in the world’s oldest Christian nation

BY  :  Rt Hon  David Jones  Christian Today   When Armenia adopted Christianity as its state faith in 301 AD, Rome was still persecuting Christians and the Anglo-Saxons had yet to reach Britain. The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church (AAHC) has endured and survived the onslaughts […]

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WCC strengthens relations with official Chinese churches

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed gratitude for a meeting with Christian organisations in China. The WCC has also welcomed the “official” recognition of religious freedom in the country, despite recent concerns that China is in […]

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Fire at historic Canadian church investigated as arson amid spike in attacks

BY  :  Michael Gryboski, Editor   A fire that destroyed a historic Anglican church in Canada in the early hours before Sunday worship last year is now being investigated as arson. This comes as the nation grapples with a rise in church arson attacks. St. […]

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Pope Leo calls for release of Christians kidnapped across Nigeria and Cameroon

BY  :   Obianuju Mbah  Christian Today   Pope Leo XIV has issued an appeal for the liberation of students, clergy, and worshippers abducted in a series of violent attacks across Nigeria and Cameroon. Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square after Sunday Mass, the […]

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Christian street preacher acquitted of ‘Islamophobia’ charge

BY  : Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor   A Christian preacher in the United Kingdom, accused of making anti-Muslim remarks during a sermon in a town center, has been found not guilty. A jury at Swindon Crown Court in southwest England returned the verdict after […]

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Christian street preacher cleared in harassment case

BY  :   Staff  Writer Christian  Today   A Christian street preacher who was accused of making Islamophobic comments to a Muslim family has been cleared of harassment charges. The family accused Shaun O’Sullivan of saying “We love the Jews”, “Jew haters,” and “Palestine lovers” as […]

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India: Christian families denied right to bury deceased relatives

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    Two Christian families in India’s Chhattisgarh state were denied the right to bury deceased relatives in their native villages. In both incidents, locals blocked access to burial plots and insisted on Hindu rites as a condition for […]

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