Why did Putin visit a tiny Orthodox church in North Korea?
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Christian sentenced to death under Pakistan's blasphemy law
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Saturday handed the death sentence to a Christian for allegedly sharing a "blasphemous" video on a social media platform despite lack of evidence, his attorney said.
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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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Syrian militia commander vows to protect local Christians
A Syrian militia commander has promised to protect the last remaining Christians in the local community during a visit to the local Christian community in Ras Al-Ein in the north of the country.
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Northern Ireland's bishops urge people to get out and vote in election
The Catholic bishops of Northern Ireland have exhorted politicians and the public to continue to find reasons for hope ahead of the general election on 4 July.
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New report warns of rising attacks on believers in Holy Land
A new report has warned that hostility towards Christians is on the rise in Israel, with the blame being put on a surge in the number of attacks on believers and church properties and a growing atmosphere of nationalism.
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Blasphemy law wielded against Christian in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan on Sunday arrested a Christian under blasphemy laws as part of his siblings' effort to retaliate against him over a property dispute, sources said.
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Priest killed in attacks on Russian places of worship
An Orthodox priest is among the victims of apparently coordinated attacks on places of worship in Russia on Sunday.
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The children of Sudan have been forgotten
We must also let people know that, even in some of the most difficult living conditions I've ever witnessed, there is hope.
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Lebanon, caught in crossfire between Israeli army and militant groups, needs prayer
Christian leaders and welfare groups are calling for renewed prayer from believers around the world as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, trapping civilians in southern Lebanon between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and militant groups like Hezbollah.
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Christians in the Middle East and the threat to an ancient community
Let us not forget the Christian communities of the Middle East. There is much to think about as we survey the present turbulent world. But as we think and pray about its many areas of need, let us not forget them.
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Episcopal Church grapples with 'transformative role' in Native American residential schools
Two commissions overseeing research into the denomination's part in the assimilationist schools are asking Episcopal bishops to grant access to archives in their regions and to recruit research assistants of their own.
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Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon and other comedians meet the Pope
"It's a like a meeting of every poorly behaved kid in church, and they stuck them all in a room and they thought it would be a good idea."
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