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Vatican approves beatification process for Martyrs of Kandhamal anti-Christian violence
In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha.
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Nigeria, North Korea, India among worst countries for persecution
International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its annual report highlighting the 10 nations where Christians suffer the worst persecution for their faith.
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King Charles meets religious leaders on last day of Kenya trip
King Charles spent the final day of his Kenya trip meeting religious leaders in Mombasa.
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Changes to terrorism and extremism laws could harm religious freedom
Christians "need to be wary" as the government weighs up changing legislation on terrorism and extremism.
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Family of Christian teen calls for public inquiry into NHS handling of end-of-life cases
"Sudiksha's profoundly disturbing case has demonstrated the urgent need for an overhaul into how critical care decisions are made in the NHS and the courts."
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Dozens of bishops back same-sex marriages for priests
Dozens of bishops have signed a public statement saying that pastoral guidance should be issued to allow priests to enter into same-sex marriages.
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Terrorists kill Christian, kidnap 25 others in northern Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked a village in northern Nigeria on early Tuesday, killing one Christian, wounding two and kidnapping 25 others, sources said.
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Iraq's Christians fear spread of Israel-Hamas war
Already suffering Christians in Iraq may quit the country if the war in the Holy Land engulfs the region, an archbishop there has warned.
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Baby Indi denied permission to be treated abroad
Mr Justice Robert Peel ruled that it was in the 8-month-old's "best interests" to die in the UK instead.
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Bethlehem Christian leaning on faith
A Bethlehem Christian is clinging to his faith as the war between Israel and Gaza takes its toll on the Christian community in the West Bank.
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Matthew Perry spoke about experiencing the 'presence of God' in his book before death
Since the news of his death, the actor's comments about God and the afterlife have resurfaced.
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Most Brits support banning pro-life protests outside abortion clinics: poll
A little over three-quarters of British citizens are in favour of banning pro-life protests outside abortion clinics, according to the recently released findings of a survey.