Anugrah Kumar

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  Apr 13, 2024

  Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concern over Christian woman’s arrest in West Bank

  Anglican leaders have voiced alarm following the arrest of a Christian woman by Israeli forces in the West Bank, about three years after she was previously detained for her association with a student group Israel deems illegal. 

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  Apr 8, 2024

  Christian school cancels autism week after pastor calls activities 'demonic'

  In Florida, a private Christian school's decision to cancel Autism Awareness Week after the school's pastor claimed such an event promoted idolatry has sparked backlash from parents vowing to pull their kids out. 

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  Apr 8, 2024

  Shake Shack offers free chicken sandwiches on Sundays in an apparent jab at Chick-fil-A

  Fast food chain Shake Shack is offering free Chicken Shack sandwiches every Sunday this month in an apparent jab at Chick-fil-A, known for closing on Sundays to allow employees time for rest and worship.

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  Apr 8, 2024

  Megachurch pastor wanted by FBI for sex trafficking issues conditions for surrender

  Filipino megachurch Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who is sought by U.S. authorities for child sex trafficking, has set forth conditions for his surrender in the Philippines and is demanding assurances against extradition amid charges against him in both countries.

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  Apr 7, 2024

  Israeli hostage murdered by terrorists in Gaza, officials say

  Israeli authorities have confirmed the death of a hostage, identified as a 47-year-old farmer from southern Israel, in Gaza. He was murdered by terrorists after months in captivity, according to a Saturday joint statement by the Israel Defence Forces and Israeli Security Agency.

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  Apr 7, 2024

  Over 100 advocates urge Senate to designate religious freedom a ‘fundamental right’

  Over 100 religious freedom advocates and groups from various religious backgrounds have called on Congress to affirm religious freedom as a fundamental right by passing a resolution to recognize the global threats to religious liberty.

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  Apr 6, 2024

  Russian Orthodox Church leader declares Ukraine invasion a ‘holy war'

  The World Russian People's Council, led by Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill, has labeled President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine as a "holy" endeavor, seemingly aiming to bring the entire region under Russian dominion.

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  Apr 5, 2024

  Miscarriages and stillbirths on the rise as violence escalates in war-torn Myanmar

  Shan State in Myanmar is witnessing a distressing increase in miscarriages and stillbirths as pregnant mothers fleeing conflict are forced to give birth in perilous conditions in remote jungles, according to a new report by a United Kingdom-based charity.

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  Apr 1, 2024

  Artist who created ‘blasphemous’ Jesus oral sex painting stabbed in neck

  An artist whose painting depicts the lifeless figure of Jesus receiving oral sex was attacked inside a church hosting the controversial exhibition in Carpi, Italy. The assailant, armed with a spray can and a knife, injured the artist in the neck and targeted his painting.

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  Apr 1, 2024

  3 protesters charged for storming into St. Patrick’s Cathedral during Easter weekend service

  Three protesters advocating for Palestinian rights and climate action were charged after disrupting a religious service at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City during Easter celebrations, interrupting the Holy Saturday mass.