Islamic State Attacks Church in Turkey During Mass
The Islamic State claims responsibility for an assault during a Mass in Istanbul that killed one churchgoer and injured others.
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Church Leaders Condemn Anti-Christian Vandalism in Pakistan
After a mob attacked Christian churches, claiming blasphemy against the Quran, leaders call for respect for Pakistan’s religious minorities.
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Ideologies, Hidden Agendas Cause Escalating Violence, Indian Archbishop Says
Anger toward tribal Christians in India’s Manipur state has led to attacks on homes and Christian places of worship, archbishop says.
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Holy Week Attacks in Nigeria Leave Nearly 100 Dead
Attacks by Muslim extremists on Christian communities in Nigeria have left scores of casualties during the days leading up to Easter.
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Prominent Indians Want End to Religious Anti-conversion Laws
Prominent Indian citizens are demanding repeal of anti-conversion laws, which target Christians and Muslims in the Hindus majority country.
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Christians Fight Forced Conversions in Pakistan
The kidnapping, forced conversions and forced marriage of girls from religious minorities has become an everyday matter in Pakistan.
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Over 3,000 Christians Killed in Nigeria in 2021, Highest in Years: Intersociety Report
Intersociety report finds 17 Christians being murdered daily in Nigeria, especially in states experiencing extreme militant attacks.
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Catholic Charity Approves Millions in Aid for Suffering Church in African Countries
Aid to the Church in Need-USA approves $9.5 million in aid for various African countries where Christians are under attack.
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Christians in Nigeria Gather in Secret for Fear of Attacks
Catholics in Nigeria fear visiting their places of worship due to the violent attacks, and are holding secret meetings to pray together.
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Poll Finds Concerns Growing Over Persecution of Christians
While increasingly concerned about Christian persecution worldwide, U.S. Catholics know less about...
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Pope Marks Anniversary of Christians Martyred in Libya
Marking the sixth anniversary of the beheading of 21 Christians on a beach in Libya, Pope Francis said they gave witness to Christ through their martyrdom.
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Christians Face a Climate of Fear in Six Asian Countries
The 2021 World Watch List, compiled by the US-based Christian advocacy group Open Doors, says North Korea, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Iran and India are hotbeds of Christian persecution in Asia.
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