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  Colombian evangelical body backs pastor as court finds prayer at presidential inauguration breached religious neutrality

  The Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDECOL) has expressed its "absolute support" for Pastor Eduardo Cañas Estrada after a court found that the religious content of President Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration breached the state's duty of religious neutrality.

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  Bible societies mark Bible Month with festivals, exhibitions and two anniversaries

  Bible societies in Argentina, Spain, Peru and the Dominican Republic are marking Bible Month this September with conferences, exhibitions, festivals and anniversary celebrations.

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  Austrian state broadcaster makes Graz pop-music worship service available online

  A Protestant worship service built around German-language pop songs, held Aug. 23 at the Christuskirche in Graz, Austria, can now be watched online through the media library of Austrian public broadcaster ORF, the congregation said.

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  Lawmaker tables bill to protect sanitation workers in Pakistan's Punjab, majority of whom are Christians

  A Muslim lawmaker in Pakistan’s Punjab Provincial Assembly on Tuesday (Sept. 1) introduced legislation seeking to establish permanent legal protections for sanitation workers, a workforce that includes a large proportion of Christians.

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  Two Christians arrested under blasphemy laws in Pakistan

  One Christian in Pakistan was arrested and charged with blasphemy on Saturday (Aug. 29) and another faced the same accusation on Aug. 11 under laws that carry the death penalty, sources said.

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