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Continued Ban on Converting Others Proposed in Nepal
A legislative panel in Nepal has proposed retaining a ban on converting others in the country\'s new constitution.
Nepal Church Bomber Faked Repentance
The chief of a militant Hindu extremist group sought to disguise his extortion and terror activities from behind bars by claiming he had repented of bombing a church in Nepal and showing interest in Christianity, according to investigators.
Nepal Plans New Criminal Code Forbidding Evangelism
Five years after it abolished Hinduism as the state religion, Nepal is working on a new criminal code forbidding a person from one faith to “convert a person or abet him to change his religion.”
Church Bomber in Nepal Repents
The leader of a militant Hindu extremist group says contact with Christians in prison had led him to repent of bombing a Catholic church here in May 2008.
Threat of Return to Hindu State in Nepal Looms
Four years after Nepal became officially secular, fear is growing that the country could revert to the Hindu state it was till 2006, when proclaiming Christ was a punishable offense and many churches functioned clandestinely to avoid being shut down.
Christians in Nepal Attacked as Constitutional Deadline Nears
Two years after an explosion shook one of the biggest Catholic churches in Nepal and killed three people, the underground group that orchestrated the attack claimed responsibility for another bomb blast this week.
Prospects Dim for Religious Freedom in Nepal
A new constitution that Nepal\'s parliament is scheduled to put into effect before May 28 may not include the right to propagate one\'s faith.
Bomb in Nepal Church Kills 2
A bomb exploded Saturday in a Roman Catholic church in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, killing two and injuring a dozen. There were at least 500 people attending the church service when the blast went off.
Hindu Extremists Order All Christian Missionaries to Leave Nepal as Tensions Rise
A group of Hindu extremists have reportedly warned all foreign Christian missionaries to leave Nepal, following a series of church attacks in recent weeks. Christians are being blamed for "corrupting the country," while a new Constitution bans people from converting others to their faith.
Christians Arrested in Nepal for Spreading the Gospel
Seven Christians have been arrested in Nepal for spreading the Gospel by handing out Bible handbooks to as many as 885 students in the Dolakha district, International Christian Concern reports.
Why Is Christianity Thriving in Nepal?
In Nepal, Hinduism reigns as the primary religion - out of Nepal's population of 28 million, Christians make up less than 1.5 percent.
Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 50
The death toll of the devastating earthquake that struck India, Nepal and Tibet has risen above 50.
Nepal: Pastor imprisoned for saying prayer can heal COVID-19 released
A pastor imprisoned for over three months in Nepal for saying prayers can heal the novel coronavirus was released after paying a hefty bail this month.
Awana International Expands in Nepal
Awana is growing quickly in the country of Nepal. With an update on Twitter this week saying churches there want to start 60 more clubs this year.
Bibles for Nepal Launches in Midst of Political Turmoil
Political turmoil in Nepal isn’t stopping Bibles for the World from launching their new Bibles for Nepal project this year. As the tiny country transitions to a democracy, Christianity is the fastest growing religion in a country that is 75 percent Hindu.
Evangelist in Nepal Had Throat Slit by Man He Prayed With for Months
A Christian evangelist in Nepal has been murdered by a man who he prayed with for months, who lured him into his home at night and then slit his throat, reports have said.
