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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Biden Vows US to Act Decisively if Russia Invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden conferred on Sunday with Ukraine's leader over the Russian troop buildup near its border, promising that the U.S. and allies will act “decisively” if Russia further invades the Eastern European nation.
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Syria’s Civilians Paid a Heavy Price Under ISIS: Now They’re on Guard against a Resurgence of the Terrorist Group
When ISIS seized control of much of Syria and Iraq in 2014, their stated goal was to create an Islamic caliphate that would dominate the entire region with their extremist ideology.
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China ramps up new restrictions on Christian content on the internet
The Chinese Communist Party, which has been criticized for targeting Christians and wielding its power of internet censorship through big tech companies, is putting even more restrictions on the religious freedom of its citizens with a new law regulating online religious content, which will be enacted in March, according to a report.
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Mom Shares Powerful Message After Daughter With Down Syndrome Earns College Degree
A woman with Down syndrome is believed to be the first person in Australia with the genetic disorder to graduate with a university degree — and her mother suspects her experience could help “change the world” for others like her.
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IDF Strikes Targets in Gaza in Response to Terrorist Rockets Fired Toward Israel
The Israeli military launched air and artillery attacks against Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to rockets fired toward central Israel that landed in the Mediterranean Sea.
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‘Most violent year for Christians’ in India: Persecution watchdog
For India’s Christians, 2021 was the “most violent year” in the country’s history, according to a report, which says at least 486 violent incidents of Christian persecution were reported in the year.
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Pope Francis at the Angelus: God wants to live with us and in us
The pope was speaking at the Sunday Angelus.
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In Lat Am, New Year opens with hopes for peace but realities of extortion
Crux,Listen to this story: ROSARIO, Argentina – Across Latin America, 2022 has begun with Catholic bishops both taking the initiative by calling for peace, dignified work opportunities and intergenerational dialogue, but also reeling from external blows ranging from extortion scams in Mexico to a faltering peace process in Colombia. CELAM […]
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Pope’s New Year’s Message: ‘To Hurt a Woman is to Insult God’
Pope Francis delivered his New Year's message Saturday with a call to end violence against women, saying it was an insult to God.
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Pope Francis: Let us place the new year under the protection of Mary
Pope Francis’ first public act of 2022 was to offer Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God.
