Church building in Sudan burned down
A man suspected of being a Muslim extremist in the ranks of the Sudanese military burned down a church building in eastern Sudan on 16 December, sources have said.
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Fears of Christmas attacks in Nigeria after dozens killed in attacks on Christian area
Dozens of people have been killed in a wave of attacks across a predominantly Christian part of Nigeria, leading to calls for increased security measures over Christmas.
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Vatican defrocks Priests for Life director Frank Pavone for 'blasphemous communications'
His supporters say he is really being defrocked for his pro-life advocacy.
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How the Church is helping to build a lasting peace in Burundi
Désiré Majambere, Tearfund's Country Director for Burundi, speaks to Christian Today about why the Church is so important to the country's prospects for a lasting peace and what he's learned through years of painstaking work building relationships, supporting dialogue, and fostering reconciliation.
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Holy Land leaders call for dialogue and peace amid tensions
Catholic leaders in the Holy Land have spoken of their concern about the "gradual deterioration of the general social and political situation" in the region.
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Ukraine orders punitive measures against 7 Orthodox clergy over ties to Russia
Concerns raised over Zelensky's crackdown on churches, clergy.
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Jordan unveils $100 million master plan for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism
'We decided on a biblical village theme that attempts to re-create a 2,000-year-old experience,' said an official in charge of developing the site.
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The Gospel in the heart of Central Asia
Kazakhstan is strategically and geopolitically very well positioned between China, Europe and the Middle East, with a growing and vibrant evangelical church to influence this part of the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Hillsong exec. tells court abuse by Frank Houston wasn't reported because it's not a 'current matter'
The general manager of Sydney-based Hillsong Church has told a court that sex abuse committed by Frank Houston, father of the leader of the global multisite church, was not reported to authorities because it wasn't a "current matter."
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Four new inscriptions discovered at ancient Galilee church
Researchers have recently uncovered four new inscriptions near Galilee that showcase evidence of early Christianity at a site commonly known as the "Burnt Church."
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India, Nigeria should be included in US Countries of Particular Concern, says Christian group
"The governments of both countries fail continually and manifestly to protect vulnerable religious or belief communities."
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Baptist leader arrested in Myanmar
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling for the immediate release of the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention in Myanmar.
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Afghan Christians in danger from the Taliban helped to flee
Christians in Afghanistan are fleeing for their lives under cover of darkness as the Taliban continues its intense persecution of religious minorities.
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