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  Government employees may be barred from wearing religious attire, EU court rules

  Michael Gryboski | Fri 1 Dec 2023 13:12 GMT

  The European Union's highest court has ruled that member state governments can prohibit public employees from wearing religious attire, such as Muslim female head coverings.

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  Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor's advice

  Claire Giangravé | Wed 29 Nov 2023 8:58 GMT

  On Saturday, the Vatican had announced that the pope was sick with the flu.

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  At least 10 Christians slain in Nigerian state

  Morning Star News | Wed 29 Nov 2023 8:52 GMT

  Suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on 24 November attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing at least 10 Christians, sources said.

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  Bethlehem Christians visit US with appeal or peace plan

  Jack Jenkins | Tue 28 Nov 2023 12:33 GMT

  A trio of Christian leaders are visiting the US capital carrying a letter signed by churches in Bethlehem, the city in the occupied West Bank long heralded by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, urging President Joe Biden and congressional lawmakers to push for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and work to establish lasting peace in the region.

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  German missionary freed from captivity in Mali

  Staff writer | Mon 27 Nov 2023 13:11 GMT

  A German missionary who was kidnapped in Mali last year has been freed, according to church officials.

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  Christian group questions report suggesting decline of Christians in China

  Jon Brown | Mon 27 Nov 2023 7:55 GMT

  The leader of a Christian group is pushing back against a recent Pew Research report suggesting that the number of Christians in China could have declined in recent years amid a crackdown by the Chinese Communist Party.

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  UN raises concerns Ukraine is failing to protect rights of churches with Russian ties

  Anugrah Kumar | Sun 26 Nov 2023 13:47 GMT

  The United Nations has raised concerns over Ukraine's handling of religious rights, particularly for churches linked to Russia, detailing restrictions and threats to the safety of religious communities in the country, not only in Ukraine but also in Russia-occupied territories.

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  Religious hatred motivated murder of 20-year-old Christian, says father

  Morning Star News | Sat 25 Nov 2023 11:22 GMT

  The father of a 20-year-old Christian who was gunned down in Pakistan this month said the confessed killer was driven by a strong hatred for Christians and Jews.

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  Alan Scott's church rejects findings of report into misconduct allegations

  Staff writer | Sat 25 Nov 2023 8:41 GMT

  Dwelling Place Anaheim has said it will not take any action in response to a report into the conduct of its pastor, Alan Scott.

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  Christians are 'soft targets' for kidnappers in Nigeria

  Jane Benson | Fri 24 Nov 2023 13:22 GMT

  A Christian group is calling on Nigeria to do more to protect vulnerable Christian communities after a succession of reports all pointing to a growing kidnapping crisis in the country.

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  Christian dance group disqualified from competition after challenging gender identity

  Staff writer | Thu 23 Nov 2023 13:58 GMT

  A Christian dance group in Barbados has been disqualified from a national competition over its performance piece challenging gender identity ideology.

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  Church leaders fear land deal may uproot Armenian presence in Jerusalem's Old City

  Anugrah Kumar | Wed 22 Nov 2023 7:55 GMT

  Christian leaders in Jerusalem have protested a land deal that they believe has the potential to uproot the Armenian community's historical presence in the Old City.