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Missing Christian pilgrim found safe in Syria
Described as a "Christmas miracle" by his family, American citizen Travis Timmerman has been found in Syria after being unexpectedly detained for seven months while making a pilgrimage in an effort to deepen his Christian faith.
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Christians in Syria face 'uncertain, perilous future'
Christians in Syria confront an uncertain and perilous future under the control of Islamist-led rebel forces, a human rights group has warned.
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Syrian Christians in 'grave danger' as Islamist militias take over Aleppo
Syrian Christians in Aleppo face "grave danger" after Islamist militias took over the city, local church leaders say. The militias, including jihadist groups, have seized control following the withdrawal of government forces and are removing all Christmas decorations, according to a report.
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In Northern Ireland it's easier to come out as gay than Christian, says evangelical group
In schools across Northern Ireland, students are finding it more challenging to reveal their Christian faith than their sexual orientation, according to testimony provided during an ongoing inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) at Stormont.
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Christian group demands Mexico protect clergy after priest is assassinated
A religious freedom group has called on the Mexican government to protect clergy after a priest was assassinated in Chiapas State.
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New report shows link between corruption and Christian persecution abroad
Corrupt governments often fail to protect minority rights, leading to environments where Christian persecution is either ignored or tacitly supported, the report found.
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Christian Olympian suspended 5 months after making sign of the cross, other rules violations
An international sporting organization is defending its decision to suspend a Christian athlete who made the sign of the cross during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games as the Olympian vows to remain steadfast in his faith.
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Jihadists slaughter 26 Christians during worship service in Burkina Faso - report
Militants slaughtered hundreds of civilians in a 2-day killing spree.
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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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