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Religious hostilities rise globally as harassment of faith communities increases

BY  :  Obaianuju Mbah Christian Today   The number of countries experiencing high levels of religion-related social hostility increased significantly in 2023, according to a new global study from Pew Research Center. The report found that 55 countries recorded high or very high levels of […]

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‘Eight years is too long’: Christian advocacy groups rally for abducted Nigerian schoolgirl’s freedom

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian  Today   Christian advocacy groups are preparing to hold a rally outside the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC to highlight eight years since the abduction of Christian Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu and to call for renewed efforts to secure her […]

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African Christian leaders demand justice after Mozambican bishop shot dead

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian Today   Christian leaders across Africa have called for a full investigation into the killing of a Mozambican bishop who was shot dead at his residence, describing the attack as an assault on peace, human dignity and religious freedom. Bishop […]

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Christians in Myanmar face worsening persecution as churches destroyed and clergy targeted

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BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian Today   Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has renewed its call for urgent international action as Myanmar’s military intensifies its campaign against Christian and other minor religious communities. CSW and the Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) Network report that since […]

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‘Can’t be dissuaded’: Believers unite in prayer for persecuted Christians enduring violence

BY  :  Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter    An imprisoned Indian pastor regained the strength to remain faithful after God allowed another pastor to be arrested and sent to the same prison to encourage him, showcasing the importance of fellowship with other believers facing some […]

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In India, Hindu nationalists continue their anti-Christian hate campaigns

BY  :   Staff Writer  Christian Today   India, often dubbed ‘the world’s largest democracy’, continues to be a country of significant concern when it comes to anti-Christian persecution. Currently ranked the 11th worst persecutor of Christianity worldwide by Open Doors – above Communist China and […]

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Franklin Graham slams ‘radical Islam’ after hundreds massacred in Sudan: ‘Killing for the sake of killing’

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    Evangelist Franklin Graham condemned the face of “radical Islam” in Sudan after receiving videos showing paramilitary fighters executing civilians following their capture of the city of el-Fasher. Graham said the footage, which includes people being shot in […]

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Syrian church is ‘dying’ says Archbishop

BY  :  Staff Writer  Christian Today   A Catholic Archbishop in Syria, who was previously taken captive by ISIS and was recently honoured by the Vatican for his “dedication to peace and reconciliation”, has warned that the church is “dying” in the troubled country. Following […]

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Gateway Church, Robert Morris seek to dismiss Cindy Clemishire’s defamation lawsuit

BY  :  Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter    Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, and its embattled founder, Robert Morris, are seeking to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Cindy Clemishire earlier this summer, just weeks after Morris pleaded guilty to sexually abusing her beginning when she […]

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Justin Bieber says Jesus is ‘the king of my heart’ in profanity-laced conversation with friends

BY  :   Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter    Pop star Justin Bieber is referring to Jesus Christ as the king of his heart in the latest example of the pop star embracing the Christian faith. The 31-year-old singer livestreamed a conversation he had with several of his […]

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Church must not be ‘backfooted’ when it comes to AI but ‘lead the charge’

BY: Xia – Maria Mackay Christian Today AI is changing the world as we know it and the Church has a responsibility to be ahead of the curve, says Christian technologist Nick Kim. Kim, who has spent over 20 years working in the technology sector, […]

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