Two ‘pardoned’ Christians in Iran sent back to prison
Two Christians who were released from prison in Iran in 2022 and 2023 respectively were re-arrested on Thursday (Feb. 6), advocacy group Article 18 reported.
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Nairobi to host Africa’s first International Religious Freedom Summit
Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, will host Africa’s first International Religious Freedom Summit on 16th June 2025. Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome announced that the inaugural meeting will gather judicial officers and organisations working to promote religious freedom from across the continent.
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Son of prominent pastor couple among six Christians arrested for allegedly committing credit card fraud in Pakistan
Federal agents in Pakistan have arrested at least six Christian youths, including the son of two renowned pastors, for allegedly establishing an illegal call center and committing credit card fraud involving American citizens, Christian Daily International has learned.
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Partnering with thousands of churches, Franklin and Will Graham to hold evangelistic events on five continents in 2025
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is requesting prayer support as it embarks on ambitious plans to share the good news of Jesus Christ on five continents in 2025—North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The BGEA is partnering with thousands of local churches for evangelistic celebrations scheduled throughout the year.
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Anglican Communion refutes claims that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are barred from Holy Communion
The Anglican Communion has denied media reports that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are being banned from Holy Communion services.
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Boko Haram kills pastor, two other Christians in northeast Nigeria
Suspected militants of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram killed a pastor at his home in Gombe state, Nigeria on Sunday (Feb. 9), as violence continued to terrorize the country’s northeast, sources said.
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Six Christians slain in central Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen last week invaded three predominantly Christian communities in Benue state, Nigeria, killing six Christians, injuring another and kidnapping eight residents, area sources said.
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US evangelical leaders call on Trump to resume 'effective' foreign aid: 'America’s generosity, leadership, moral reputation are points of pride'
By Chris EyteA group of Evangelical Christian leaders expressed concern about the Trump administration’s executive stop work orders affecting foreign aid programs, after meeting the U.S. President at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on Feb. 6. During a joint online press briefing the same day, they acknowledged the need for reform but warned that the abrupt funding cut risked upending long-standing effective programs that have saved lives across the world.
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Most Americans don’t believe God cares about the outcome of Super Bowl, latest research suggests
By Chris EyteAmericans may be divided when it comes to supporting teams for the Super Bowl American football competition but they mostly agree that God doesn’t care who wins and he does not determine the game’s winner. Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers (25-22) at the Super Bowl LVIII Final, winning the 2023 season last February 11 (2024), watched on television by nearly 124 million U.S. viewers, reportedly the largest TV viewing audience in the nation’s history.
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Christian in India unable to return home after assault, charges
A Dalit Christian in northern India is unable to return home after Hindu nationalists who beat, tonsured and paraded him on Dec. 27 threatened to kill him and filed charges of insulting them, sources said.
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12-year-old Christian girl forcibly converted/married in Pakistan
A married, 35-year-old Muslim neighbor of a 12-year-old Christian girl abducted her and took her to another province, where he forcibly converted her to Islam and married her, her father said.
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Christians suffer deadly attacks in Kaduna state, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday (Feb. 5) killed three Christians in Kaduna state, a week after three others were slain in the same area, sources said.
