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Pakistani province announces plan to protect religious minorities Watch

A Pakistani official announced this week a new ‽Minorities Empowerment Package" and the creation of a task force to ensure the rights ... continue reading

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Iran, China detain hundreds of Christians Watch

While religious leaders marked the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this week by saying that more should be ... continue reading

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Venezuelan archbishop condemns sex abuse committed by religious priest Watch

Archbishop Jose Luis Azuaje Ayala of Maracaibo on Wednesday condemned the abuse of a female minor by Fr. Iván Marino Padial, for which ... continue reading

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At least seven Christians killed in attack on bus in Egypt Watch

At least seven Coptic Christians were killed and 12 more injured in Egypt when a bus traveling to a desert monastery south of Cairo was ... continue reading

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Without Yemen ceasefire mass starvation looms, critics say Watch

The possibility of mass starvation in Yemen continues as a military engagement over a major port city could block food and other aid for ... continue reading

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Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services Watch

Catholic Relief Services is among the 18 international organizations ordered closed by Pakistan's new government without explanation. The ... continue reading

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Preparations for independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church cause tensions Watch

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church seems on the verge of achieving independent status, a development straining ties between the Patriarchs of ... continue reading

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In India, nun accuses bishop of rape Watch

Authorities are investigating Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar after a Kerala nun accused him of raping her in 2014 and sexually abusing ... continue reading

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Is this how Jesus really died? Discovery shows crucifixion was worse than we imagine Watch

A gruesome discovery in an Italian tomb has revealed more evidence of how the Romans performed crucifixions. The finding proves that Roman ... continue reading

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Pope Francis speaks out against Gaza violence Watch

Expressing his sorrow for those who have lost their lives, Pope Francis Wednesday called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, which ... continue reading

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