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Christians in West Bengal Report Fresh Wave of Attacks

BY  :  Shireen Bhatia  Christian  Today   A mob stormed an under-construction church in Subhashgram, South 24 Parganas, on July 5, breaking its windows, damaging the altar and musical instruments, and pulling down crosses installed on the roof, while shouting “Jai Shri Ram” and other […]

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Chinese pastor released to US as goodwill gesture on 4 July

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian Today   Chinese authorities have released the senior pastor of Zion Church, following nearly nine months of arbitrary detention. Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was among 28 leaders from the church who were detained in a series of nationwide raids in […]

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Christians to celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley

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BY  :   Peter Crumpler  Christian Today   I’m looking forward to joining thousands of other football-supporting Christians making their way to Wembley Stadium for a pitchside party. We will be gathering at the home of English soccer on Monday 8 December for a ‘Celebration of […]

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Nigerian president declares nationwide security emergency after repeated attacks on Christians

BY  :   Staff  Writer   Christian Today   The Nigerian President has declared a nationwide security emergency in a move aimed at countering the increasing threat of armed militia. It comes after a wave of kidnappings and attacks on Christians. The situation in Nigeria has continued […]

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Spotlight falls on discrimination against Christians in Turkey as Pope visits

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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