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  Christian buildings targeted in military conflict in Sudan

  Morning Star News | Wed 8 Nov 2023 7:56 GMT

  At least two Christian buildings were bombed last week amid fighting between rival military factions in Sudan, sources said.

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  Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war

  Michele Chabin | Tue 7 Nov 2023 12:05 GMT

  Evangelical Christians' theological ties to Israel have been accompanied by fundraising and other material support for Israeli municipalities, NGOs and first responders, making it possible for evangelical groups to mobilize within hours of Hamas' attack.

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  Evangelical alliances call for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemn civilian deaths

  Anugrah Kumar | Tue 7 Nov 2023 7:49 GMT

  Evangelical alliances from around the world are calling for a ceasefire, saying the teachings of Jesus call for peace amid times of violence.

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  Nepal Supreme Court upholds pastor's conviction for proselytisation

  Hannah Mitchell | Mon 6 Nov 2023 10:59 GMT

  "We were very hopeful from the Supreme Court and the judgement has come as a shock to us."

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  Christians join in prayer for persecuted brothers and sisters

  Jane Benson | Sun 5 Nov 2023 8:32 GMT

  The Church is coming together today in prayer for persecuted believers around the world.

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  Vatican approves beatification process for Martyrs of Kandhamal anti-Christian violence

  Shireen Bhatia | Sat 4 Nov 2023 12:03 GMT

  In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha.

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  Nigeria, North Korea, India among worst countries for persecution

  Jennifer Lee | Sat 4 Nov 2023 11:47 GMT

  International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its annual report highlighting the 10 nations where Christians suffer the worst persecution for their faith.

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  King Charles meets religious leaders on last day of Kenya trip

  Chris Ward | Sat 4 Nov 2023 10:30 GMT

  King Charles spent the final day of his Kenya trip meeting religious leaders in Mombasa.

• Terrorists kill Christian, kidnap 25 others in northern Nigeria

  Morning Star News | Fri 3 Nov 2023 10:11 GMT

  Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked a village in northern Nigeria on early Tuesday, killing one Christian, wounding two and kidnapping 25 others, sources said.

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  Iraq's Christians fear spread of Israel-Hamas war

  Jane Benson | Fri 3 Nov 2023 9:30 GMT

  Already suffering Christians in Iraq may quit the country if the war in the Holy Land engulfs the region, an archbishop there has warned.

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  Bethlehem Christian leaning on faith

  Raymond Powell | Thu 2 Nov 2023 9:58 GMT

  A Bethlehem Christian is clinging to his faith as the war between Israel and Gaza takes its toll on the Christian community in the West Bank.

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  Humanitarian tragedy looms as Pakistan threatens to expel Afghan refugees

  Chris Ward | Wed 1 Nov 2023 8:45 GMT

  Over a million Afghans are at risk of being forced back to Taliban rule by Pakistan.