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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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Egyptian man allowed to list Christian faith on ID card a decade after clerical error
After over a decade of persistent denial of his religious identity, an Egyptian Christian man has successfully corrected the religious affiliation on his identification documents, marking a significant victory for religious freedom in Egypt.
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Nicaragua forces 1,500 churches, non-profits to close
The Nicaraguan government has canceled the legal registration of 1,500 nonprofit organizations, including churches, intensifying a years-long crackdown in this Central American nation. A notice in the government Gazette, La Gaceta, claimed these groups were non-compliant with financial reporting requirements spanning one to 35 years.
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China sentences Christian elder to 5 years in prison
A court in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province in China, has sentenced Elder Zhang Chunlei of a house church to five years in prison for "subversion of state power" and "fraud." The sentencing occurred in a closely regulated proceeding that limited public attendance, according to a report.
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Victim of Trump rally shooting went to church every Sunday
Corey Comperatore, the 50-year-old man from Butler, Pennsylvania, who was killed during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a political rally, went to church every Sunday and loved his family and community, Gov. Josh Shapiro said at a press conference.
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Over 400,000 people formally left Germany's Catholic Church in 2023
In 2023, a substantial number of individuals, totalling 402,694, decided to formally dissociate themselves from the Catholic Church in Germany, a significant figure though slightly less than the record set in 2022.
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Turkey's highest court upholds expulsion of 9 foreign Christians for 'missionary activities'
Turkey's Constitutional Court has confirmed the government's decision to expel nine foreign Christians for alleged "missionary activities," labeling them a national security risk.
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Manuscript containing earliest versions of Jonah and 1 Peter up for auction
An ancient manuscript containing the oldest complete versions of two significant Biblical texts — the book of Jonah and 1 Peter — is being auctioned at Christie's in London, with an expected price of up to $3.8 million.
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Jürgen Moltmann remembered as among most significant Protestant theologians of 20th century
Renowned German theologian and professor, Jürgen Moltmann, celebrated for his profound impact on Protestant theology, died on Monday. He was 98.
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India election results: Modi's reduced majority suggests waning appeal of Hindu nationalism
The early results of the national elections in India may suggest a significant shift in the political landscape as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance appears set to form the government for a third consecutive term, though with a narrow victory.
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European bishops accuse Turkey of diluting 'historical roots of Christian presence in the country'
European bishops have condemned the recent decision by Turkish authorities to convert the Church of Saint Saviour in Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, into a mosque, calling it an effort to dilute the historical roots of Christianity in the country.
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Churches open as shelters in flood-hit Brazil
Local churches across southern Brazil have opened their doors to provide shelter and aid to residents in areas of the country that have been devastated by catastrophic floods that have claimed the lives of at least 136 people and left around 537,000 displaced.
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US watchdog voices concern as over 150 churches attacked since Sudan war began
Since the war in Sudan began last April, over 150 churches have been damaged or destroyed, according to a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
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Pastors praying for Israel in response to Iran launching drone, missile attack
Prominent Christian leaders worldwide are urgently calling for prayers for peace and security in Israel after Iran initiated a significant aerial assault on Israel, deploying hundreds of drones and missiles early Sunday, intensifying existing regional tensions and pushing the Middle East closer to a broader conflict.
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Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concern over Christian woman's arrest in West Bank
"I'm shocked and deeply concerned by this news," Welby said.
