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Christian orphanage denied permit renewal by Indian state, intensifying concerns about religious freedom
A Christian orphanage in a central Indian state has been denied a renewal of its permit to receive foreign charitable funds, intensifying concerns about religious freedom and governmental oversight in the country governed by a Hindu nationalist party.
Tensions run high as more Christians are accused of blasphemy in Pakistan
A Christian couple in Pakistan’s Punjab Province have been charged with blasphemy, raising alarm about the misuse of the nation’s contentious religious law, less than a month after mob attacks targeted over 80 Christian homes and 19 churches in the same province.
Voice of the Martyrs aid displaced Christians after mob destroys 25 churches, 80 homes in Pakistan
The Voice of the Martyrs is helping displaced Christians hit by mob violence last month in Jaranwala, Pakistan, where 25 churches and at least 80 homes in the minority community were destroyed.
Seminarian burnt alive amid Catholic church attack in Nigeria
The house of a Catholic priest inside a parish was set ablaze in a suspected terrorist attack in Nigeria's Kaduna state, resulting in the death of a young seminarian trapped in the fire, according to local reports.
Female inmate sexually assaulted by trans prisoner in New Jersey, lawsuit claims
A lawsuit alleges a female inmate was sexually assaulted by a biologically male transgender prisoner in a New Jersey women’s prison, accusing the state’s Department of Corrections and prison staff of failing to intervene.
Church of England substantiates abuse allegations against prominent youth ministry founder
An internal investigation by the Church of England has substantiated allegations of abuse of power and spiritual abuse against prominent youth ministry leader Mike Pilavachi.
Morocco earthquake: Christian groups send emergency aid as nearly 2,500 confirmed dead
A devastating earthquake has left more than 2,400 dead and thousands injured in Morocco, prompting international aid efforts and a response from Christian groups Convoy of Hope and Operation Rescue, among others.
Violence in India’s Manipur state has reached ‘a breaking point,’ UN experts warn
U.N. experts have appealed to India’s government over the ongoing violence in Manipur state, which has left 187 dead, 70,000 displaced and hundreds of churches destroyed amid ethnic and religious tensions.
Bus crash: 1 child killed, 26 injured by man released after illegal border crossing
A school bus crash in Ohio led to the death of an 11-year-old boy and left 26 other students injured. The driver, previously caught and released at the U.S.-Mexico border, now faces multiple charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide.
Iraqi Christian leaders join UN conference on investigations into ISIS’ targeted genocide of Christians
Iraqi Christian leaders convened with a United Nations team and international representatives in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region to discuss ongoing investigations into ISIS’ targeted genocide against Christians, which was described as “barbaric attacks, rooted in hate and inhumanity.”