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Churches set on fire by mob in Pakistan
A frenzied mob on Wednesday descended upon a Christian colony in Pakistan's Punjab province, attacking and ransacking as many as eight churches, setting them on fire and vandalizing adjoining buildings.
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Tribal Christians in Manipur plan mass burial for victims of violence
A tribal group representing the Christian Kuki-Zo community in the northeast Indian state of Manipur is preparing to hold a mass burial for victims killed in the ongoing ethnic violence, a decision that has ignited fresh tensions and more violence.
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13 Eritrean Christians released from prison in response to letter campaign
"We thank the Lord for the freedom of these brothers and sisters who have been released from prison in Eritrea."
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Outcry as crucified 'Jesus Ken' and 'Virgin Mary' dolls relaunch amid 'Barbie' movie craze
The planned relaunch of religiously-themed Barbie dolls in Argentina, dubbed "Barbie Virgin Mary" and "Jesus Ken," has sparked outrage globally, especially among Catholic groups in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of Pope Francis.
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Archbishop of York says Lord's Prayer comments were 'misunderstood'
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has issued a clarifying statement on his previous comments regarding the use of the phrase "Our Father" in the Lord's Prayer, insisting Christians should continue with its use while also being "sensitive" to individuals who have been victims of abuse perpetrated by men.
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Ukraine changes date of Christmas
In a landmark legislative move, Ukraine has shifted the date of its official Christmas celebration from January 7 to December 25, stepping away from the traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church, allied with Putin's regime, and in a bid to "live their own life with their own traditions (and) holidays."
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Report documents horrific assaults on Christians in Manipur
Days after a viral video showed Christian women being paraded naked and groped before one of them was gang-raped in public, drawing the world's attention to the ongoing violence in northeast India's Manipur state, a tribal organization has published a report listing several other physical and sexual attacks perpetrated against women.
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'Sound of Freedom' passes $100m at the box office
"Sound of Freedom' has become the people's movie."
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Iranian pastor sent to prison over 1,000 miles from his home
An Iranian pastor has been relocated to a prison over 1,000 miles from his residence in the country's southern region after he was recently arrested and facing contested accusations of undermining state security.
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Young tribal Christian beheaded in Manipur
India's Supreme Court has called for an update on the law-and-order situation in the northeastern state of Manipur even as a tribal Christian was beheaded, and three others were shot dead in the region amid ongoing communal violence that began over two months ago.
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Church of England proposal seeks to rent out poorly attended churches, wait for "future growth'
To combat dwindling congregations and a significant drop in regular worship attendance, the Church of England has proposed a plan to rent out underused parish churches instead of selling them, giving them time to "lie fallow" with the potential for future reopening.
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'Christians are living in constant fear': UK report highlights 'religious dimensions' of Manipur violence
The June 21 report analyzes the reasons behind the violence that began on May 3 in the northeast Indian state, leading to over 100 deaths and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.
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Top German court strikes down prayer ban near abortion clinics
A top German court has ruled that blanket bans prohibiting peaceful prayer gatherings near abortion clinics infringe upon the constitutional right to freedom of assembly, a landmark win for the pro-life organization 40 Days for Life.
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700 Christians killed in Nigeria during May, NGO report claims
At least 700 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria during the month of May, according to a report released by the Anambra-based International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law.
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Publishers group apologises for school textbook criticising Christian missionaries in Ghana
The Ghana National Association of Authors and Publishers has offered an apology and admitted to errors amid criticism from parents, educators and the country's deputy education minister for a textbook's negative depiction of the impact Christian missionaries have had on the country.
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