Anugrah Kumar

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  May 27, 2024

  European bishops accuse Turkey of diluting ‘historical roots of Christian presence in the country’

  European bishops have condemned the recent decision by Turkish authorities to convert the Church of Saint Savior in Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, into a mosque, calling it an effort to dilute the historical roots of Christianity in the country.

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  May 26, 2024

  Hundreds of hostages rescued from Boko Haram in Nigeria

  Hundreds of hostages, primarily women and children, have been freed by the Nigerian army from the grip of Boko Haram militants who held them captive in northeastern Nigeria for months or even years. The rescue operation marks a significant victory in the country’s ongoing fight against the Islamic extremist group.

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  May 26, 2024

  Enraged Muslim mob attacks Christians in Pakistan over blasphemy claim

  A Christian community was attacked by a violent Muslim mob Saturday in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province. The violence was instigated by a local cleric over allegations of blasphemy, leading to significant violence and property damage. Social media footage depicted scenes of chaos, including a mob surrounding a bloodied man and teenagers destroying furniture.

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  May 25, 2024

  Bodies of American missionary and Haitian director may have been burned

  Gang members in Haiti may have burned the bodies of two of the three people they killed — a young American missionary couple and a Haitian director associated with an Oklahoma-based group, Missions in Haiti, according to reports.

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  May 22, 2024

  Netflix ‘Ashley Madison’ docu features pastor who killed himself after being outed as user

  Netflix’s new documentary series, “Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal,” delves into the controversial history of the affair website Ashley Madison, highlighting the tragic story of John Gibson, a seminary professor and his widow, along with another Christian couple.

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  May 21, 2024

  Harry and Meghan rebuked for ‘photo op’ tour amid backdrop of 'genocide'

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent visit to Nigeria has sparked criticism, with a leading rights activist calling it a superficial public relations exercise that ignored the ongoing violence against Christians that some say has reached genocidal levels.

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  May 20, 2024

  Death by hanging: Man facing execution for ‘blasphemous’ WhatsApp posts

  Yahaya-Sharif Aminu, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for sharing allegedly blasphemous song lyrics on WhatsApp that offended Islam, remains in prison in Nigeria as he awaits a Supreme Court appeal. United Nations experts have called for his immediate and unconditional release, highlighting concerns over human rights violations.

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  May 20, 2024

  Russian Orthodox Church providing military training to kids

  The Russian Orthodox Church has started offering military training to youth as young as 12 at the Elisabeth Church in Opalikha, according to reports which reveal that training is being conducted by veterans of the Ukraine war.

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  May 20, 2024

  Revival of faith, spiritual questioning among Gen Zers in the UK: study

  A new study reveals a significant shift in religious attitudes among Generation Z in the United Kingdom, those born in 1997 or later, suggesting a potential revival of faith and increased spiritual questioning. The research found that individuals aged 18-24 exhibit higher levels of religiosity than any other age group.

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  May 19, 2024

  Harrison Butker’s jersey sales surpass Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes

  Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has seen a surge in jersey sales, outpacing those of his superstar teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.