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Dozens of Christians kidnapped in northern Nigeria

Suspected Islamic extremists on Monday night kidnapped 36 people from a predominantly Christian village outside the city of Kaduna, in northern Nigeria.
Legal victory for Canadian pastor who was fined for holding services during Covid-19

A Canadian court has ruled in favor of a pastor who gained international notoriety for his steadfast objection to coronavirus restrictions and sought to have a lower court ruling holding him in contempt of court dismissed.
Women and girls in Indonesia forced to wear hijabs in school and workplace

"Nearly 150,000 schools in Indonesia's 24 Muslim-majority provinces currently enforce mandatory jilbab (hijab) rules, based on both local and national regulations."
$In Canada, Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous peoples, says it\'s only \'first step\'$
In Canada, Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous peoples, says it's only 'first step'

Pope Francis apologized for 'the ways in which, regrettably, many Christians supported the colonizing mentality.'
Burkina Faso: parishes closed after 'explosion' of Islamist terrorism

Some parishes in Burkina Faso have been attacked so badly that they have been forced to close down, Aid to the Church in Need warns.
$Pope Francis meets with Canada\'s Indigenous$
Pope Francis meets with Canada's Indigenous

While Pope Francis is expected to apologize for the mistreatment of Indigenous Canadians, his visit will also highlight familiar concerns that he shares with Indigenous cultures about care for the elderly and the environment.
Nigeria: kidnapped Catholic priest slain

The body of one of two Catholic priests kidnapped on 15 July in Kaduna state, Nigeria, was recovered Tuesday morning, sources said.
East Africa: a humanitarian disaster unfolding

"Today, my kids ask me a question: 'We used to grow and eat all those crops and vegetables, but nothing now. Do you think we may again, one day in the future?' How can I answer this?"
The war in Tigray has divided evangelicals, creating strong feelings against one another

Jesus is our peace. Millions of Ethiopians know Him. Now is the time to exercise peace across the nation.
Nigerian bishop calls on world to act after church massacre

Just weeks after an attack on a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Pentecost Sunday left dozens dead and injured many more, the diocese's bishop is urging the international community to speak out against the killing of Christians in his country.
Life in Lviv: Ukrainian priest on funerals, food aid and prayers for victory

The Rev. Oleksiy Zavada, a Ukrainian Catholic priest, describes how life in western Ukraine carries constant reminders of the realities of war on the front lines.
First known depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah uncovered in Israel

A rendering of one figure driving a peg through the head of another initially led the team to identify the figures.
Indonesia: drawn to Jesus by a familiar song

There was something about the song that struck a deep chord. "Not with gold and silver, You redeemed me with Your love and sacrifice." It was a worship song, "As You Want."
Nigerian government denies Christians are being targeted

The Nigerian government has dismissed claims that Christians in the country are being disproportionately affected by violent attacks.
Christian Convert from Islam Killed in Eastern Uganda

Evangelist slain for leading Muslims to Christ, witnesses say.