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Protestant pastor's prison sentence upheld in Algeria over 'illegal worship' conviction
A court in Algeria last week upheld a one-year prison sentence for a top church leader baselessly convicted of “illegal worshiping,” according to a legal advocacy group.
Coptic Christian homes set on fire over rumored church construction in Egypt
Angry residents beat Coptic Christians and torched their homes last Tuesday in Egypt's southern Minya governorate over rumors that a church building was to be constructed there.
Ukrainian priest could face 12 years in prison for ‘espionage’
A Ukrainian priest abducted by Russian occupiers nearly a year ago could face 12 years in prison after a secret court trial for alleged espionage, contrary to international law, according to rights watchdog Forum 18.
Presbyterian church of Pakistan leaders reconcile after years of division
In a significant turn of events, the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan (PCP) has emerged from years of division and legal battles to reunite its fractured ranks, raising hope for a stronger, more cohesive denomination.
Nicaragua convicts 11 pastors linked to US ministry on ‘sham charges’ of money laundering
The Nicaraguan judiciary has convicted 11 Nicaraguan pastors linked to the U.S.-based Mountain Gateway ministry on charges of money laundering.
Nicaragua again bans Holy Week processions amid crackdown
Nicaragua has banned the Catholic Church’s public Holy Week celebrations for a second straight year amid other repressive measures that have included Protestant organizations.
'Submit to Allah': French villagers horrified by vandalism of 58 graves, church with Islamist slogans
Villagers at a cemetery in Dordogne Department in southwest France were horrified that vandals painted Islamist slogans in French and Arabic on 58 graves, a church door, a World War I memorial and tomb art depicting the crucifixion.
DJ Black Coffee says near-death experience led him to Christ: 'A second chance'
South African award-winning songwriter, DJ and record producer Nkosinathi Maphumulo has narrated his near-death experience in South America that contributed to his decision to follow Jesus.
Egypt officials abet kidnappers of Christian college student; Muslim Brotherhood behind abduction
Authorities in Egypt have abetted the kidnapping and forcible conversion to Islam of a Coptic Christian woman, according to a widely published expert on the Middle East and Islam.
Evangelical church defaced by feminist vandalism for the 4th time in Argentina
On International Women's Day, a group of women visibly aligned with feminist and atheist progressivism desecrated the front of an Evangelical house of worship in the city of Luján, in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.