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South and East Asia now the hotbed of Christian persecution, report finds Watch
While Christians in Iraq and Syria suffer in the aftermath of Islamic State genocide, a new "hot spot" of persecution has emerged in South ... continue reading
Australian government limits scope of report on anti-discrimination laws Watch
A hearing of the Australian Senate was told Tuesday that the government had narrowed the purview of an independent inquiry into the effect ... continue reading
Hong Kong court says redefining marriage is beyond its authority Watch
A court in Hong Kong has ruled against the recognition of same-sex partnerships, upholding the government's policy of not recognizing ... continue reading
Catholic snakebite clinic in India saves thousands of lives each year Watch
In most religious orders' novitiate year, prospective sisters study and pray. Sister Crescencia Sun, however, had another habit to acquire: ... continue reading
Anything that threatens Communism is a target, Chinese human rights advocate says Watch
A Chinese human rights activist and former political prisoner has called for renewed focus on the country's practices of mass detention, ... continue reading
Macau diocese angered by government light show on church ruins Watch
A diocese in southern China expressed disappointment Wednesday regarding a patriotic light-show that had been projected on the remains of a ... continue reading
Burmese cardinal laments religious leaders' silence over violence Watch
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon has decried Burma's ongoing violence, and encouraged religious leaders to raise their voices in defense ... continue reading
China marks 70 years of communism and human rights abuses Watch
On Tuesday, the People's Republic of China marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of the country's communist regime. While some world ... continue reading
At Vatican, Secretary Mike Pompeo highlights Chinese religious freedom violations Watch
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo spoke out Wednesday about China's religious freedom violations during a visit to the Vatican. ... continue reading
After 15 months, Missionary of Charity accused of child trafficking granted bail Watch
A religious sister with the Missionaries of Charity has been released on bail 15 months after her arrest. She is accused of cooperating ... continue reading
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