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  Ukraine orders punitive measures against 7 Orthodox clergy over ties to Russia

  Michael Gryboski | Fri 16 Dec 2022 13:24 GMT

  Concerns raised over Zelensky's crackdown on churches, clergy.

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  Jordan unveils $100 million master plan for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism

  Daoud Kuttab | Thu 15 Dec 2022 9:10 GMT

  'We decided on a biblical village theme that attempts to re-create a 2,000-year-old experience,' said an official in charge of developing the site.

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  The Gospel in the heart of Central Asia

  Johannes Reimer | Tue 13 Dec 2022 16:10 GMT

  Kazakhstan is strategically and geopolitically very well positioned between China, Europe and the Middle East, with a growing and vibrant evangelical church to influence this part of the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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  Hillsong exec. tells court abuse by Frank Houston wasn't reported because it's not a 'current matter'

  Anugrah Kumar | Mon 12 Dec 2022 8:18 GMT

  The general manager of Sydney-based Hillsong Church has told a court that sex abuse committed by Frank Houston, father of the leader of the global multisite church, was not reported to authorities because it wasn't a "current matter."

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  Four new inscriptions discovered at ancient Galilee church

  Michael Gryboski | Sat 10 Dec 2022 11:31 GMT

  Researchers have recently uncovered four new inscriptions near Galilee that showcase evidence of early Christianity at a site commonly known as the "Burnt Church."

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  India, Nigeria should be included in US Countries of Particular Concern, says Christian group

  Anthony Baxter | Tue 6 Dec 2022 12:31 GMT

  "The governments of both countries fail continually and manifestly to protect vulnerable religious or belief communities."

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  Baptist leader arrested in Myanmar

  Staff writer | Tue 6 Dec 2022 11:43 GMT

  Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling for the immediate release of the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention in Myanmar.

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  Afghan Christians in danger from the Taliban helped to flee

  Anthony Baxter | Tue 6 Dec 2022 11:12 GMT

  Christians in Afghanistan are fleeing for their lives under cover of darkness as the Taliban continues its intense persecution of religious minorities.

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  Mission Aviation Fellowship asks for prayers for pilot and volunteers held in Mozambique

  Anugrah Kumar | Mon 5 Dec 2022 10:13 GMT

  The U.S.-based ministry Mission Aviation Fellowship is urging Christians to pray for the release and safety of one of its pilots, Ryan Koher, and two South African volunteers who have been detained for nearly a month in Mozambique on suspicion of supporting insurgent activity.

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  Christian house burnt down by Muslim extremists in Uganda

  Morning Star News | Mon 5 Dec 2022 10:08 GMT

  Muslim extremists burned down a house where a cell fellowship was meeting in eastern Uganda, a week after Muslims in another area caned two converts, sources said.

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  Archbishop of Canterbury makes poignant visit to mass grave in Ukraine

  Staff writer | Sat 3 Dec 2022 7:26 GMT

  The Archbishop of Canterbury says he has been struck by the "magnitude of evil" unleashed in Ukraine after paying a sombre visit to a mass grave in the war-ravaged country. 

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  Evangelical leader and son tortured and killed in Ukraine

  Chris Ward | Fri 2 Dec 2022 8:31 GMT

  An evangelical church leader and his 19-year-old son have been found tortured and killed in Ukraine.