Global Christianity & Persecution
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Cairo Legalizes 191 Churches; Concerns Over Religious Discrimination in Egypt Persist
In its latest move to regulate Christian places of worship, the Egyptian government has formally recognized the legal status of…
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Islamic Republic’s Shadow Over Churches Outside Iran; Attack on Iranian Priest in America
An assault with a cold weapon against “Cyrus Khorassani,” an Iranian-born priest of a Farsi-speaking church in Norway and a…
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Hezbollah’s Use of Christian Areas in South Lebanon for Military Activities
International reports and footage released from southern Lebanon have once again raised concerns about Hezbollah’s use of churches and Christian-inhabited…
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Long Prison Sentence Issued for ‘Gazal Marzban,’ Christian Citizen, Following Religious Freedom Violations
The issuance of a harsh prison sentence for ‘Gazal Marzban,’ an imprisoned Christian citizen at Evin Prison, has once again…
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“March for Jesus” by Thousands of Christians in Belfast Breaks Down Sectarian Boundaries
In a city where decades of religious processions had been marked by tension, conflict, and historical divisions, thousands of Christians…
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Vatican Awards ‘Ordine Piano’ Medal to Government Representative Who Imprisons Christians
The Vatican’s award of the prestigious “Ordine Piano” medal to “Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari,” the Islamic Republic’s ambassador to the Vatican,…
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Historic Union of Indian Churches Formed to Counter Pressures and Christian Persecution
In an unprecedented and historic move, prominent leaders of Indian churches launched the “National Council of Churches in India” with…
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Tension Near Bethlehem as Armed Attackers Flee to Church, Escalating Clashes
An unprecedented incident in the “Al-Khader” area near Bethlehem has once again heightened concerns about the fragile situation of Christians…
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