Christians in Indonesia Appeal Revocation of Building Permit – Morningstar News
A Christian organization in Indonesia is appealing a decision to revoke its construction permits, asserting the revocations were unlawful, sources said.
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Ancient Christian ring among ‘spectacular’ shipwreck finds off coast of Israel
An ancient gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd is one of the "spectacular" finds from two ancient shipwrecks discovered off the coast of Israel.
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China threatens Walmart, Sam’s Club against banning products in response to Uyghur labor camps, genocide
China’s anti-corruption watchdog has threatened Walmart Inc. with a consumer boycott, accusing the U.S. retail giant of “stupidity and shorted-sightedness” over its removal of Xinjiang-sourced products from its Sam's Club online app in response to the forced labor of religious minorities and the genocide of Uyghur Muslims.
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Nigerian priest killed after leading Christmas Eve mass as Christians’ concerns of insecurity grow
A 37-year-old Catholic priest, who was shot dead by gunmen while he was returning home after leading a mass on Christmas Eve in Nigeria, was buried Friday, as the country’s Christians continue to express concerns about their insecurity in the face of the government’s denial.
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Release International lists hotspots where Christian persecution is expected to get worse in 2022: report
Islamic extremists are gaining ground in Africa s Sahel region and Afghanistan, which are set to become hotspots for Christian persecution in 2022, religious freedom charity Release International ...
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Charity lists hotspots where Christian persecution is expected to get worse in 2022: report
Islamic extremists are gaining ground in Africa’s Sahel region and Afghanistan, which are set to become hotspots for Christian persecution in 2022, religious freedom charity Release International warns in a report, which says India and North Korea are also “countries of growing concern.”
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Catholic Church in Poland plans to reach out to young people in 2022
Other priorities include helping people in need and synodal consultations.
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Major Israeli Newspaper Hacked with Iran Threat on Anniversary of Soleimani’s Killing
Hackers targeted the website of an Israeli newspaper on Monday, the anniversary of the 2020 killing of a top Iranian general, replacing its content with an image threatening a site associated with Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons program.
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Northern Ireland archbishop expresses ‘sadness and loss’ over partition anniversary
Crux,Ireland’s primate expressed his “personal sense of sadness and loss” at the partition of Ireland during his New Year message.
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Papal representative tells Mexican Church leaders to listen to abuse victims
Crux,Hours before boarding the plane towards his new post, the papal representative in Mexico called the land of Our Lady of Guadalupe a “faithful” place, but also “scourged by violence, by death.”
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School closed in India for celebrating Christmas
Crux,Listen to this story: MUMBAI, India – A Christian school was ordered closed in India on Dec. 26 based on a charge of “trying to convert students and their parents” by celebrating Christmas, although the order was later rescinded. The incident involved St. Paul Higher Primary School in Ilkal in […]
