Pope Francis calls for global day of fasting and prayer for peace in Israel-Hamas conflict
This call extends not only to the Christian community but also to people of all faiths and those who hold peace dear.
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Christian pilot returns home after wrongful detention in Mozambique
Despite being allowed to return to the US, the investigation into Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot, Ryan Koher, is still ongoing.
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Muslim extremists suspected of killing tourists, beating Christian
The killers of three people this week in western Uganda accused them of supporting Christian work, and an evangelist in Kampala was beaten unconscious after Muslim extremists on Oct. 10 attacked him for being an "infidel," sources said.
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Ukrainian Parliament moves to bar Russian-linked church from operating in the country
Draft law 8371, which requires another vote before moving to the president's desk, would give Ukrainian authorities power to examine the connection of religious groups in Ukraine to the Russian Federation and to ban those whose leadership is outside of Ukraine.
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White House says Israel 'not responsible' for attack on Christian-run hospital in Gaza
The state of Israel is "not responsible" for a deadly explosion at an Anglican hospital in Gaza that Palestinians say killed 471 people, U.S. officials said Wednesday.
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Nuns choose to stay in Gaza with those who cannot flee
A group of nuns have chosen to remain in northern Gaza and continue helping vulnerable people in their community despite an evacuation order.
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Welby decries 'appalling and devastating' loss of life at Anglican-run Gaza hospital
The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed calls for the protection of civilians in Gaza after an explosion at an Anglican-run hospital left hundreds dead.
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Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'
Over 50 Christian and Jewish leaders have urged US President Joe Biden to show "unlimited and unqualified support for Israel" as he visits the country on Wednesday.
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Jerusalem church leader offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has offered himself in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.
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Hundreds feared dead in huge blast at Christian hospital in Gaza
At least 500 people are feared to have been killed in a huge explosion at a Christian hospital in Gaza that both Israel and Hamas have denied responsibility for.
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Extreme poverty can be eradicated, says Christian charity
A Christian charity is urging people not to give up hope that extreme poverty can one day be a thing of the past.
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A pastor's unwavering faith amidst persecution in Uttar Pradesh
"The most they can do is put us in jail, what else can they do?"
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Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war
UK faith leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, have made a joint appeal for unity among Britain's faith communities amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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