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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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Christians call for protection and release of prisoners in Iran

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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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Bangladesh Christian leaders express cautious hope under new government

BY  :  Surinder  Kaur  Christian  Today   Bangladesh’s new government has prompted cautious optimism among Christian leaders, who say recent political changes offer a potential opening for greater religious freedom even as concerns remain over security, justice and political pressure. Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s […]

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Pastor arrested in Cuba after uploading Bible lesson to YouTube

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   A Protestant pastor in Cuba has been arrested for allegedly posting a Bible lesson on to YouTube. Pastor Rolando PĂ©rez Lora was accosted by police mere moments after uploading the video in a park in Peñas Altas, Matanzas. […]

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Justice is ‘being delivered’, say Iranian Christians

BY  :  Staff writer   Christian  Today   A global network of Iranian Christians has welcomed targeted strikes against Iran’s leadership by the US and Israel. The group said that they “rejoice” in the news that Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, died in Saturday’s strikes, saying that he had […]

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Maharashtra’s Anti-Conversion Bill Draws Fire from Church, Civil Society

BY  :  Shireen Bhatia  Christian  Today   More than 30 civil society organisations, church groups, and legal advocates came together at the Mumbai Press Club on 11 March to oppose Maharashtra’s proposed anti-conversion legislation, even as the bill awaits introduction in the state assembly’s ongoing […]

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Priest in West Bank’s only Christian village speaks of Israeli ‘impunity’

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   The parish priest of the only Christian village in the West Bank has spoken of the increasing pressure being placed on the inhabitants both by official Israeli government actions as well as attacks and intimidation by Israeli settlers. […]

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Christians urge MSPs to vote against assisted suicide in Scotland

BY  :  Staff  Wrier  Christian Today   The final vote on an assisted suicide bill for Scotland is due to take place in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday as a number of medical and religious bodies continue to express deep misgivings or outright opposition. Just days before the vote, […]

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Church of Ireland marks St Patrick’s Day with worship, music and pilgrimage

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah  Christian  Today   Church of Ireland dioceses and cathedrals have prepared a wide programme of worship, music and community events to mark St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday. The commemorations are in honour St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is […]

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