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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.
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Christians face harassment in over 160 countries as restrictions reach record levels: Pew study
In an alarming trend, Christians experienced harassment in 160 countries in 2021, according to a comprehensive study of 190 countries published by the Pew Research Center, which revealed that government restrictions on religion also reached an all-time high.
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Priest 'shaken' after fake funeral with paid actors, horse-drawn hearse
'I was quite shaken afterwards. I felt very disturbed by it," he said.
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11 YWAM missionaries reported dead in Tanzania bus crash
Eleven missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) died in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday near Arusha, Tanzania. The incident, involving multiple vehicles, also claimed the lives of several others, including the bus driver.
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Over 8,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2023, watchdog estimates
Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, according to estimates included in a report released this week by a civil society organization.
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Report highlights religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries
There were at least 168 incidents of religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries between January 2020 and December 2023, according to a new report from the Family Research Council's Center for Religious Liberty, which documented cases across 16 countries.
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Catholic priests arrested, abducted, killed reach record high in 2023
The global Catholic community faced an alarming increase in the persecution of its clergy in 2023 as a total of 132 priests and religious figures were arrested, abducted or killed, according to a new report.
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UK evangelical leader Roger Forster dies: 'In a league of his own'
Roger Forster, a prominent figure in the UK evangelical community and founder of the Ichthus Christian Fellowship neo-charismatic network, died peacefully at the age of 90 this week.
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