Tag: Islam
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163 Worshippers Abducted from Two Churches in Nigeria
Nigerian officials said that 163 worshippers were kidnapped on Sunday when heavily armed bandits raided at least two churches during… READ MORE
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East Plano Islamic Center (‘EPIC’) Sues Church and Missionaries to Ban Them from Sharing Messages ‘Offensive to the Islamic Faith’
The East Plano Islamic Center has sued a Christian ministry and church to stop them from preaching and distributing materials… READ MORE
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More than 300 Students, Staff Abducted in Nigeria
More than 300 students and staff were abducted from a Catholic School in the Northern Region of Nigeria on Friday.… READ MORE
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5 Christians in Iran to Spend Several Years in Prison for Their Faith
An Iranian court upheld prison sentences for five Christian converts, each sentenced to over eight years for activities related to… READ MORE
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Save the Persecuted Christians Urges Immediate U.S. Action to Halt Genocide of Christians in Nigeria
“Fulani militia attacks on Christian farming communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, very similar to what happened in Israel on October… READ MORE
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Laity in Nigeria Alarmed by Heightened Killings, Warn Insecurity Has Reached Alarming Levels
It is highly likely that Nigeria is leading in Christian martyrs globally, members of the Calabar Ecclesiastical Provincial Laity Council… READ MORE
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Thomas More Law Center Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Decision That Strips the Right of Parents to Guide the Religious Upbringing of their Children
The Thomas More Law Center petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Third Circuit ruling concerning Libby Hilsenrath’s case,… READ MORE
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French Islamists On A Tear Against Christians
Although there are no hard data on 2024 and 2025, anecdotal evidence suggest that the trend of Islamists committing violence… READ MORE
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Nigerian Diocese Appeals for Prayers for Safety, Release of Kidnapped Catholic Priest
Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak was abducted from the Catholic Diocese of Shendam, Nigeria, on February 6, 2025. The Diocese is… READ MORE
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PAKISTAN – Blasphemy law becomes a trap and a business
A criminal group in Pakistan exploits blasphemy laws, falsely accusing over 450 individuals for extortion. Lawyers urge intervention as victims… READ MORE
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USCIRF Welcomes Release of Two Religious Prisoners of Conscience Imprisoned on Blasphemy Charges in Egypt
The USCIRF welcomed the release of Abdulbaqi Said Abdo and Nour Gerges, detained on blasphemy charges, while urging action for… READ MORE
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Journalists in Nigeria Urged to Speak Up, Expose all Forms of Christian Persecution
The Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Fr. Hyacinth Ementa Ichoku, stressed the need for journalists in Nigeria to expose rising Christian… READ MORE
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Seminary Rector on Why Priests in Nigeria have become Soft Targets for Kidnappers
Catholic Priests in Nigeria are increasingly targeted by kidnappers due to misconceptions about their wealth, with Fr. Raymond Olusesan Aina… READ MORE
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Keeping Christ present in war-torn Sudan
In war-torn Sudan, Bishop Yunan Tombe leads his congregation in El-Obeid, finding strength in the Blessed Sacrament despite severe violence.… READ MORE
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The Outrage of the UK’s Pakistani Grooming Gangs: A Scandal of Betrayal and Neglect
The sheer scale of the child sexual exploitation by Pakistani grooming gangs across the UK is not just a scandal;… READ MORE
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McConnell, Cotton, Lawler Reintroduce Bill to Stop Joe Biden from Releasing 9/11 Terrorists
Senators McConnell, Cotton, and Moran have reintroduced the Justice for 9/11 Act to repeal plea deals for 9/11 attackers, ensuring… READ MORE
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Vocations grow in Burkina Faso despite terrorism
Despite increasing terrorism in Burkina Faso, priestly vocations are rising, with growing seminarians needing support. The Church fosters unity amidst… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases Report on the Abuse of Extremism Laws in Central Asia
The USCIRF report highlights the misuse of extremism laws by Central Asian governments, including Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, which suppress peaceful… READ MORE
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The “Butcher of Damascus” is gone. Is the alternative worse?
The U.S. and Israel are targeting Syrian weapons to prevent terrorists from seizing them, coordinating airstrikes against ISIS and chemical… READ MORE
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ACN denounces massacres in Burkina Faso
Islamic terrorists killed 26 people in a church, many of them Christian. READ MORE
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Coptic Solidarity Laments IOC Indifference to Egypt’s Systematic Religious-based Discrimination Against Athletes
Coptic Solidarity urges the IOC to investigate discrimination against Coptic athletes in Egypt, demanding corrective actions and proposing specific measures… READ MORE
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Catholic Laity in Senegal “outraged” at Prime Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Headscarf in Schools
The National Laity Council in Senegal criticizes Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s remarks on allowing Muslim headscarves in schools, voicing concern… READ MORE
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Mob Brutally Attacks Elderly Christian Man After False Blasphemy Claims Circulate
An elderly Christian man was brutally attacked by a mob in Pakistan after false accusations of burning Quran pages, leading… READ MORE
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Knife Attack During Livestreamed Worship Service in Australia Deemed Terrorist Act
A knife attack at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Sydney was declared terrorism. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel forgave the… READ MORE
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ACN fights Christian exodus in Syria and Lebanon
Syrian and Lebanese Christians face mass emigration due to war and economic collapse. Aid to the Church in Need supports… READ MORE
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Nigerian Bishop: Government Must Provide Security
Archbishop Matthew Man ‘Oso Ndagoso condemned the government for failing to protect the village of Adama Dutse, urging action to… READ MORE
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USCIRF Raises Alarm Over India’s Exclusionary Citizenship Amendment Act During Congressional Hearing
The USCIRF raised concerns about India’s Citizenship Amendment Act and Rules, citing religious discrimination in granting citizenship and urging US… READ MORE
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The Cries of Nigerian Women and Girls
Christian girls are often targeted and abducted to become child brides and modern-day slaves for their Muslim captors. READ MORE
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USCIRF Urges for a Path Forward for Victims of Rohingya Genocide
The USCIRF reflects on the U.S. designation of Rohingya genocide in Burma, urging support for their return and repatriation. Ongoing… READ MORE
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USCIRF Calls for U.S. Government to Support Iraq’s Religious Communities on Anniversary of Genocide Determination
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom marks the eighth anniversary of the determination of ISIS’s genocide against religious… READ MORE
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Beaten by His Coworkers for His Faith
Noel, a Christian father and dedicated worker, faced brutal attack from Muslim extremists after his promotion in Pakistan. ICC supported… READ MORE
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Burkina Faso: Terrorists attack “people of integrity”
Bishop Justin Kientega faces violent persecution in Burkina Faso, as terrorist groups target Christians. Despite challenges, faith remains strong. READ MORE
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USCIRF Calls for Accountability for Iran’s Crimes Against Humanity
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom urges the U.S. government to support a UN Security Council referral following… READ MORE
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More than 600 Kidnapped in Nigeria this Week
Terrorist groups kidnapped 687 people in northern Nigeria. Boko Haram is responsible. Nigeria’s religious persecution situation needs urgent attention and… READ MORE
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No Country Is Safe: Life as a Somali Christian
Somalia’s tiny Christian minority faces constant fear, isolation, and danger, with attacks and persecution both inside and outside the country. READ MORE
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Over a Dozen Killed in Attack on Catholics at Mass in Burkina Faso “died in faith”: Priest
At least 15 Catholics were killed in a terrorist attack during Sunday Mass in Burkina Faso, part of the Sahel… READ MORE
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MOZAMBIQUE – Resumption of jihadist attacks in the north, but with a new “modus operandi”
Attacks by ISIS-linked jihadists have surged in northern Mozambique’s Pemba province, with a new strategy of taxing civilians for protection.… READ MORE
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Terrorists Kill 23 in 3-Day String of Attacks in Nigeria
In a series of attacks in Nigeria, suspected Islamic terrorists killed 23, injured 10, and kidnapped 5, causing fear and… READ MORE
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McConnell: We Cannot Deter Aggression By Tying Our Own Hands
Mitch McConnell emphasizes the President’s authority to use military force and criticized the lack of decisive action against Iran-backed aggression. READ MORE
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Pakistan Moves to Expel Undocumented Foreigners, Including 1.7 Million Afghan Refugees
Pakistan’s government has started detaining Afghan refugees for deportation, violating international laws against forced repatriation. This comes despite warnings that… READ MORE
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Pro-HAMAS and Pro-LGBT Crazies Tied at the Hip
The Left is capable of finding oppression in a box of cereal. READ MORE
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Christian, Jewish, and Islamic groups rally in favor of suit challenging Michigan law promoting LGBT agenda
Multiple religious and philosophical groups have backed Christian Healthcare Centers in their appeal to the 6th Circuit to uphold their… READ MORE
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Pakistan: The West must demand justice for Jaranwala Christians
Father Abid Tanveer urges Western governments to intervene following the “worst incident of Christian persecution” in Pakistan, with 7,000 people… READ MORE
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I Left My Family to Follow Jesus
Maja, a 23-year-old from a Muslim-majority city, dreams of Jesus, converts to Christianity, and suffers family and community backlash. She… READ MORE
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War is Ugly; Not Responding is Uglier
Catholic League representative, Bill Donohue, defends Israel’s actions against Hamas based on “Just War” theory, denouncing anti-Israeli sentiment among American… READ MORE
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Has Persecution Intensified in Bangladesh?
As Bangladesh nears its 2024 election, religious minorities, including Christians, fear a rise in religious persecution. Incidences like land seizures,… READ MORE
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ICC Releases Report on Concerning Trends in India
International Christian Concern reports worsening religious freedom conditions for minorities in India, highlighting the rise of anti-conversion laws and increased… READ MORE
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Chad: A ‘small flock’ of Christians in the desert
Bishop Philippe Abbo Chen, the first native head of Chad’s Apostolic Vicariate of Mongo, discusses challenges in his area including… READ MORE
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Pressured Conversions Bring Shame and Stigma to Christian Families In Egypt
“Egyptian Christians face daily challenges in their communities from the pressures of the majority society around them.” READ MORE
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PAKISTAN – Christian accused of blasphemy for posting a Bible passage on Facebook
The law is often exploited and used for personal revenge campaigns. READ MORE
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