Authorities in Indonesia Halt Construction of House of Prayer – Morningstar News
Local officials in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia on April 14 halted construction of a prayer house due to protest banners put up by Muslim residents.
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Nepal’s Supreme Court sentences pastor to prison for ‘proselytizing’
The Supreme Court in Nepal denied the application of a Nepali pastor and upheld the high court judgement of a one-year prison term and fine, even after there were no witnesses to establish the ...
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Israeli military encircles Gaza City
An Israel Defense Forces spokesman said Sunday that troops had surrounded Gaza City and effectively split the Gaza Strip in two. The Israeli military has focused much of its anti-terrorism operations ...
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Christians join in prayer for persecuted brothers and sisters
The Church is coming together today in prayer for persecuted believers around the world.
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Christians urged to pray for persecuted believers during international day of prayer
Christians will congregate worldwide in solidarity with their brothers and sisters in Christ who face persecution and even death for their faith this Sunday and next Sunday in observance of the ...
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Family of Christian teen who died after NHS refused treatment calls for public inquiry
The family of Sudiksha Thirumalesh, the Christian teenager who died while battling the NHS to continue life-sustaining treatment, have called for a public inquiry into how the NHS handles end-of-life ...
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Vineyard publishes report into Alan Scott
The final report following an independent review into allegations surrounding the conduct of former Vineyard pastor Alan Scott has been published.
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Vatican approves beatification process for Martyrs of Kandhamal anti-Christian violence
In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha.
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Nigeria, North Korea, India among worst countries for persecution
International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its annual report highlighting the 10 nations where Christians suffer the worst persecution for their faith.
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King Charles meets religious leaders on last day of Kenya trip
King Charles spent the final day of his Kenya trip meeting religious leaders in Mombasa.
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Changes to terrorism and extremism laws could harm religious freedom
Christians "need to be wary" as the government weighs up changing legislation on terrorism and extremism.
