Anugrah Kumar

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  Apr 13, 2023

  Myanmar sentences Baptist pastor to 6 years in prison after speaking out against atrocities

  A court in Myanmar has sentenced the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention Hkalam Samson, who was arrested and detained by the country's junta in December, to six years in prison despite calls from the United States government for his release. 

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  Apr 10, 2023

  Evangelical leaders pray for God’s intercession after Trump indictment: ‘Demonic situation’

  In response to the nearly three dozen counts of "falsifying business records in the first degree" filed against former President Donald Trump in Manhattan, several Evangelical leaders joined a prayer call last week in which one leader called the situation "demonic."

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  Apr 10, 2023

  China unilaterally appoints bishop to Shanghai in violation of Catholic Church agreement: Vatican

  Chinese authorities have appointed a new bishop to the largest Roman Catholic diocese in China in violation of a bilateral agreement between the Holy See and China, the Vatican says.  

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  Apr 10, 2023

  Idaho becomes first state to ban abortion trafficking

  Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law making it illegal for an adult to help an underage girl obtain an abortion without consent from a parent or guardian.

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  Apr 10, 2023

  Narendra Modi attends church service on Easter; Christians say, ‘But what about persecution?’

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a rare visit to a Catholic church in New Delhi on Easter Sunday, greeting priests and worshipers in an apparent move to court Christian voters for his otherwise Hindu nationalist party, whose allies are known for attacking the minority community.

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  Apr 9, 2023

  Katy Perry wears ‘Mama’ cap after she's accused of ‘mom-shamming’ contestant on 'American Idol'

  Pop superstar and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry was spotted donning a grey and white “Mama” cap this week in California, weeks after she was severely criticized for “mom-shaming” following her comments toward contestant Sara Beth Liebe, a mother of three.

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  Apr 9, 2023

  Greg Laurie explains why it’s ‘ridiculous’ to blame Jews for Jesus’ crucifixion

  Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship addressed the long-debated question of whether Jews were responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion and explained why it's “ridiculous” to blame them.

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  Apr 9, 2023

  Jesus' resurrection: Two-thirds of Americans say biblical accounts are accurate

  Most Americans believe Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the first Easter Sunday, although many are unsure of the significance of this event in their daily lives, according to the results of a study released during Holy Week.

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  Apr 8, 2023

  Chinese Mayflower Church members resettled in US after 3-year quest for asylum

  The 63 members of China's "Mayflower Church" who fled persecution in China arrived in the United States on Friday, intending to resettle permanently after being granted humanitarian parole status amid a harrowing three-quest for asylum. 

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  Apr 3, 2023

  Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen facing second trial over biblical beliefs 1 year after acquittal

  Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen, who was acquitted a year ago after being prosecuted for voicing her traditional Christian beliefs about marriage and sexuality, is still on the defense as she faces a second trial over her biblical beliefs, her lawyers say.