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  How Christian women are standing firm in the face of persecution

  Anita Laryea | Tue 12 Mar 2024 11:51 GMT

  Around the world, ordinary Christian women are suffering and being mistreated for no other reason than their faith. Christian Today speaks with Henrietta Blyth, CEO of charity Open Doors, to hear about the unshakeable faith of the persecuted Christian women they serve and how God has been working through the organisation.

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  Researchers beat looters to rare coin from Judean Desert

  David Goodwin | Tue 12 Mar 2024 8:25 GMT

  In addition to three coins bearing the name 'Simeon', the trove included a particularly significant find.

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  Pleas to free hostages in Nigeria after more abductions

  Victoria Pearson | Mon 11 Mar 2024 12:00 GMT

  Christian groups are pleading with the Nigerian government to do more to protect civilians from abductions and free those already in captivity.

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  Forced marriage of Christian women becoming 'concerningly common' worldwide

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Mon 11 Mar 2024 9:01 GMT

  "Sexual violence and forced marriage are employed as a means of intimidation and control, with these strategies targeted at preventing Christian women and girls from pursuing their faith in Christ."

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  Greek Orthodox Church bans politicians who voted to legalize gay marriage

  Michael Gryboski | Fri 8 Mar 2024 12:53 GMT

  A Greek Orthodox Church regional body has banned two local politicians for their support of the legislation that legalized same-sex marriage in the Eastern Mediterranean nation.

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  France becomes first country to enshrine abortion in constitution: 'Guaranteed freedom'

  Jon Brown | Wed 6 Mar 2024 9:23 GMT

  France became the first nation to enshrine abortion in its national constitution in an overwhelming vote that prompted a standing ovation from the French Parliament in Versailles on Monday.

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  Billy Graham's sister dies aged 91

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Tue 5 Mar 2024 9:23 GMT

  Jean Graham Ford, the last remaining sibling of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, died last week at the age of 91, her nephew, Franklin Graham, announced in a Facebook post reflecting on her legacy and love for the Lord.

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  Christians in Pakistan acquitted of blasphemy charges

  Christian Daily International, Morning Star News | Tue 5 Mar 2024 8:04 GMT

  A judge in Pakistan on Friday acquitted two Christian brothers of false blasphemy charges that had led to Muslims attacking Christian homes and businesses in Jaranwala last year, sources said.

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  In Guatemala, public schools turn to Bible study to boost reading and resist gang culture

  Catherine Pepinster | Tue 5 Mar 2024 7:44 GMT

  Some teachers were reluctant to bring a Bible programme into classrooms but have come to accept it.

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  Christian politician makes history in Pakistan

  Christian Daily International | Mon 4 Mar 2024 10:24 GMT

  Christian politician Anthony Naveed has achieved a major political milestone after he was elected as the first Christian Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Provincial Assembly last Sunday.

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  During Gaza war, evangelicals have become Israel's best friend

  Bob Smietana, Yonat Shimron | Fri 1 Mar 2024 9:05 GMT

  As criticism against Israel mounts and pressure for a ceasefire rises, Israeli leaders are working to shore up evangelical support.

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  Warnings of another Christian exodus from Iraq

  Victoria Pearson | Thu 29 Feb 2024 15:25 GMT

  Christians are leaving Iraq in their droves because they cannot see any future in the country after years of political instability and persecution.