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Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment
Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment

"Those concerned with basic human rights should be outraged by the crisis endured by people of faith in Nicaragua."

Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing
Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing

The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.

Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China
Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China

It's not just other nations that China is spying upon – it is their own people, especially anyone with a faith in anything other than the Chinese state.

'Sound of Freedom' filmmaker files to run for president of Mexico following film\'s success
'Sound of Freedom' filmmaker files to run for president of Mexico following film's success

As his movie "Sound of Freedom" ranks No 1 at the box office in Latin America, filmmaker and actor Eduardo Verástegui has officially registered to run as an independent candidate in Mexico's 2024 presidential election.

Pope 'deeply saddened' by loss of life in Libya
Pope 'deeply saddened' by loss of life in Libya

Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow over the loss of life and destruction in Libya where thousands have died in heavy flooding.

Christian groups send emergency aid to Morocco as earthquake death toll nears 3,000
Christian groups send emergency aid to Morocco as earthquake death toll nears 3,000

"Please join me in praying for the people of Morocco and their first responders in the wake of this disaster," said Franklin Graham.

Manipur Christians appeal to Rishi Sunak amid ongoing violence
Manipur Christians appeal to Rishi Sunak amid ongoing violence

Christians in Manipur have written to British Prime Minister asking for his "immediate intervention" to bring an end to months of violence and bloodshed in the Indian state.

Terrorists kill Christian couple in Nigeria
Terrorists kill Christian couple in Nigeria

Abdullahi Usman, spokesman for the Taraba State Police Command, confirmed the killing of the couple.

Medical missionary who once criticized the UN's work in Haiti wants them back after government collapse
Medical missionary who once criticized the UN's work in Haiti wants them back after government collapse

"When they leave, and everything goes down, you realize that they were actually doing a good job, so I had to repent for that."

Seminary student burned to death during failed kidnapping in Nigeria
Seminary student burned to death during failed kidnapping in Nigeria

Catholic dies in terrorists' attempted kidnapping of priest in Kaduna state.

In the desert above the Dead Sea, evidence of Jewish rebels\' capture of Roman weaponry
In the desert above the Dead Sea, evidence of Jewish rebels' capture of Roman weaponry

The 1,900-year-old swords are in perfect condition, thanks to the arid climate of the Judean Desert.

Indian Supreme Court grants interim protection in religious conversion case in Uttar Pradesh
Indian Supreme Court grants interim protection in religious conversion case in Uttar Pradesh

The police had issued notices to various individuals and institutions linked to the Broadwell Christian Hospital, World Vision International's Fatehpur office, and the bishop of the Evangelical Church of India, Prayagraj in January.

Ongoing conflict in Manipur leaves eight dead
Ongoing conflict in Manipur leaves eight dead

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) has called for an immediate emergency shutdown in Churachandpur.

Muslims with machete, club halt worship in Indonesia
Muslims with machete, club halt worship in Indonesia

A machete-wielding Muslim threatened to kill members of a house church in Indonesia as he and family members on broke up a worship service, sources said.

Iraqi Christian leaders join UN conference on investigations into ISIS\' targeted genocide of Christians
Iraqi Christian leaders join UN conference on investigations into ISIS' targeted genocide of Christians

Iraqi Christian leaders convened with a United Nations team and international representatives in Iraq's Kurdistan Region to discuss ongoing investigations into ISIS' targeted genocide against Christians, which was described as "barbaric attacks, rooted in hate and inhumanity."

Hong Kong court backs legal recognition for same-sex couples
Hong Kong court backs legal recognition for same-sex couples

Hong Kong's top court has ruled that the territory must provide legal recognition for same-sex couples.