Christian Man with Advanced Dementia Dies after a Year in Jail for Blasphemy
A 61-year-old Catholic in Pakistan suffering from advanced dementia died on Wednesday after nearly a year in jail awaiting trial on a false blasphemy charge, sources said
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Pope Francis’ Claim ‘all religions are a path to God’ Rebuked by Clergy
During a three-day visit to Singapore, Pope Francis declared that "all religions are a path to God," sparking backlash among religious leaders in the U.S.
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Hundreds March in Brazil to Support Religious Freedom As Cases of Intolerance Rise
Experts say that while most neo-Pentecostal proselytizing is peaceful, the spread of the faith has been accompanied by a surge of intolerance for traditional African-influenced religions.
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Takeaways From AP’s Report Updating the Cult Massacre That Claimed Hundreds of Lives in Kenya
The evangelical leader of Good News, Paul Mackenzie, is accused of instructing his followers to starve to death for the opportunity to meet Jesus.
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In Singapore, Pope Francis Inspires Youth, Courts China
Over 50,000 faithful from Singapore, but also China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, gathered to see the pope on Thursday.
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Christian Apologist Released from Indonesian Prison over Blasphemy Charge for YouTube Video
Christian apologist Gratia Pello has been released on parole after more than a year in an Indonesian prison, where he was held on charges of blasphemy for allegedly insulting the Islamic prophet
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Women with Disabilities Facing Pressure to Choose Assisted Suicide in Canada, Evangelical Body Warns
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has urged Canadian authorities to repeal euthanasia laws for mental illness, highlighting a negative effect on women with disabilities, and to create a new
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North Korea flagrantly disregarding international human and religious rights standards – …
A new report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned North Korea's ongoing repression of civil and religious liberties.
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Christian groups warn against ‘dangers’ of assisted suicide after ‘citizens jury’ backs …
A Christian advocacy group has cautioned against proposals to legalise assisted suicide and called instead for society to prioritise suicide prevention and "life-affirming care".
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State Dept. Fails to Sanction Countries with Worst Religious Freedom Violations: Report
In the 25 years since the U S State Department has designated countries with the worst records of religious rights violations as Countries of Particular Concern CPC , it has applied sanctions related
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Sisters, 13 and 19, Forced to Marry Muslim Captors, Convert to Islam
A high court in Pakistan has ordered police to recover two Christian sisters, ages 13 and 18, who were forcibly converted to Islam and married to their abductors, the family s attorney said
