Exam ordered in case of kidnapped Christian girl in Pakistan
A court in Pakistan has ordered a medical examination to determine the age of a Christian girl abducted, forcibly converted to Islam and married to a Muslim, sources said.
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When freedom of religion is not
A devastating wave is crashing over South Asia, wreaking havoc on those who choose to follow a faith other than the majority. It is a wave of anti-Christian sentiment. So-called “Freedom of Religion” and “Anti-Blasphemy” laws fuel it, generating a powerful undercurrent of distrust and disdain toward Christians.
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Celebrating the steadfast faith of a people in a disappearing land
A small island nation with a stable democracy, a high degree of freedom, and a majority Christian population faces a catastrophic threat because of the actions of others in the world. As sea levels rise, the world has a responsibility to ensure that the islands and the people who have flourished on them for more than 2,000 years (over 120 years as Christians) do not disappear.
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From a persecuted family to helping other to trust in Jesus
Zeeneta has experienced things in life that seem almost unimaginable as part of a family that was persecuted for their faith. Her parents' resilience modeled a resilience that Zeeneta now encourages others to have, especially women. The young girl that worried about not having a future is now passing on a powerful legacy.
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Remembering the victims of religious persecution in Nigeria
August 22 is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. A time to remember those who have suffered and died because of their faith in Nigeria and around the world. To remember those who have lost loved ones, those who remain displaced, those who are still missing, and those who are struggling to rebuild their lives. May remembering lead us not only to prayer, but also to action.
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Terrorists kill nine Christians, injure 11 in northern Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed nine Christians and wounded 11 others in a night attack in Kaduna state, Nigeria on June 16, area residents said.
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Fulani Terrorists Kill more than 20 Christians in Central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Monday (June 22) killed more than 20 Christians in an attack in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
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Vanished report on India’s worst anti-Christian violence deepens survivors’ distrust
Police in eastern India have opened a criminal investigation into the disappearance of an official report on the killing of about 100 Christians and the destruction of hundreds of church buildings in 2008.
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'We are stronger together': WCC General Secretary Jerry Pillay on unity, persecution, Russia and the future of ecumenism
At the Ecumenical Centre on the Chemin du Pommier in Geneva — home to the World Council of Churches (WCC) since 1966 — Christian Daily International sat down with Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay for an exclusive and wide-ranging conversation.
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Christians kidnapped in NE Nigeria, others slain in Plateau state
Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday (June 16) killed five Christians in a mining site Plateau state, central Nigeria, sources said.
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Evangelicals lament passage of Canadian law restricting religious expression
By Chris EyteThe Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) pledged to continue preaching gospel truths despite policymakers backing an amendment that removes religious defenses from the country’s hate speech laws.
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Daughter of Christian jailed in Syria urges U.S. action
The daughter of a Christian detained in Syria without charges since February 2025 on Tuesday (Sept. 15) called on the U.S. administration to use its influence to secure his release.
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