Three Chinese church leaders sentenced amid claims of unfair trial
The charges against the men centred on accusations of obtaining “illegal income” through church collections, but the trial did not begin until May 2025
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Pakistan frees Christian after 23 years on death row for blasphemy
His conviction under the country’s blasphemy law has been overturned, with the court recognising that individuals living with mental health conditions cannot be held criminally responsible in such cases.
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Uncertainty surrounds fate of Rohingya Christian refugees cast into sea
The refugees were reportedly forced into the sea by naval personnel, and only a few were briefly able to contact their relatives after reaching Myanmar.
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Survey finds narrow support for Christian-led prayer in US classrooms
The study surveyed 37,000 adults between July 2023 and March 2024; it found that 52 percent of respondents were in favour of teachers including references to Jesus in prayers at the start of the school day.
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Christian groups call for awareness on religious freedom following Texas event
More than 30 Christian leaders from both the United States and India have voiced concern over a recent event in Dallas, Texas, which featured a controversial speaker linked to Hindu nationalist views.
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Unlimited abortion signals moral decay in Britain, bishop warns
The comments come amid increasing political support for removing existing legal limits on abortion and fully decriminalising the procedure.
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Persecution of Christians continues as Pakistani woman abducted and raped
A Christian mother of three in Pakistan has been abducted, raped, and forced to convert to Islam in a deeply troubling case that highlights the growing persecution of religious minorities in the country.
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Suicide bombing at Syrian church kills over 20 Christians
A suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Syria has killed at least 22 Christians and injured 63 others.
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Regular Bible engagement boosts wellbeing, study finds
A new report from the American Bible Society highlights a clear link between regular engagement with the Bible and greater overall wellbeing.
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Thousands flock to Franklin Graham’s London event as many face disappointment outside
Rev. Graham addressed the crowd with a message of hope amid the uncertainties of the world.
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Syrian archbishop urges lifting of sanctions to restore hope and rebuild lives
The Syriac-Catholic Archbishop of Homs has made a heartfelt appeal to the international community, calling for economic sanctions on Syria to be lifted in order to ease the suffering of ordinary people and renew hope for the future.
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Afghan refugees in Iran face worsening crisis as violence and poverty grow
As the world marks World Refugee Day on June 20th, a human rights group is drawing attention to the growing suffering of Afghan refugees in Iran, especially women, children, and activists who continue to live in fear, poverty, and neglect.
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Christian community in Odisha attacked during prayer event; over 30 injured, no arrests made
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Pakistan frees Christian after 23 years on death row for blasphemy
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Uncertainty surrounds fate of Rohingya Christian refugees cast into sea
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NCM requests report on rising anti?Christian attacks in Odisha after prayer meeting assault
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Fr. Stan Swamy SJ: person, pilgrim, prophet