Authorities in Indonesia seal Christian worship site before Easter
Officials in Indonesia sealed a prayer hall on Saturday (April 19), prohibiting the congregation from celebrating Easter, according to local sources.
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Why is America deporting them? Afghan Christians have 3 days left
The collective gasp in the sanctuary on Sunday was audible. Amidst the celebrations of Palm Sunday, my pastor told us about the email that around 25 members of our community had received just days before. I have since read that email for myself. I am stunned and devastated.
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Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa
Religious freedom is a vital metric for assessing the potential well being of a nation or nations. This is especially so for Africa and the diverse religious representation in each nation there. Robust research supports the fact that freedom of religious belief benefits all, but the African continent is in danger of losing the opportunity to enjoy such benefits. Craig Bailie explains why.
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What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me
The US National Prayer Breakfast is a tradition in Washington, D.C. the first Thursday of every year. This year participants from all over the world were encouraged by the call for a revival of religious fervor. It is good and right to pray for our leaders and this opinion provide sound biblical guidance.
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No let up from the power of cartels and criminal groups in Latin America
While some parts of the world experience horrific terrorism and abuse of Christians, churches have the opportunity to make the biggest difference for religious freedom in the world today. In this final part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to Latin America.
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Dozens of Christians slain and kidnapped in Benue state, Nigeria
Fulani attacks on predominantly Christian areas of Benue state, Nigeria have killed dozens of Christians since March 28, area sources said.
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US missionary abducted in South Africa during church service
By CDI StaffAn American missionary was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday evening (April 10) during a church service in a town in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Several news outlets reported that masked armed men stormed the Fellowship Baptist Church and abducted Josh Sullivan, a missionary with a Tennessee-based church.
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More than 50 Christians slain in Plateau state, Nigeria
Following the killing of more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria earlier this month, the death toll of a dawn attack today (April 14) on a predominantly Christian community in the state has risen to 51, according to reports.
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Christians in area of Mauritania fear for their lives after protests against their presence
By Edward RossAuthorities last week approved a demonstration by Muslims against the presence of Christians in a town of southern Mauritania that resulted in protesters exhuming the body of a Christian and dragging it through the streets, sources said.
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Trump nominates former pastor, congressman for top religious freedom post
In a post to his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday evening, Trump announced that he is appointing former Rep. Mark Walker of North Carolina to oversee the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom. "A former pastor, Mark was elected unanimously to House Leadership, and did an incredible job as Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security's Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee," stated Trump.
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Muslims in Nigeria kill 70-year-old Catholic woman alleging ‘witchcraft’
Muslims who killed a 70-year-old Catholic woman in Nigeria on March 2 were motivated by a traditional healer’s falsehood that she had used witchcraft on the wife of one of the assailants, sources said.
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Thousands in Rome attend funeral of 'humble' Pope Francis
Thousands of people crowded into St Peter's Square on Saturday morning for the funeral of Pope Francis. World leaders attending the funeral included US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Prince William, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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