Tag #Religious Persecution

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Shrinking Christian Population in Jerusalem Amidst Violence and Legal Disputes

The Christian population in Jerusalem has drastically decreased to under 2 percent, facing increased violence and legal challenges from both individuals and the city government, particularly targeting the Armenian Patriarchate and its property.

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Iran Re-Arrests Christians, Intensifying Religious Crackdown

Iranian authorities re-arrested two Christians, Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh and Joseph Shahbazian, who had previously served six years in prison for leading house churches, along with other Christians in Tehran, highlighting ongoing religious persecution despite international condemnation and estimates ...

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Exiled Russian Orthodox Priests Face Challenges in New Countries

Russian Orthodox priests are fleeing Russia due to persecution or restrictions under the Moscow-controlled church, facing challenges including lack of transferable skills, and seeking refuge and ministry opportunities abroad; one organization, Peace Unto All, assisted 45 priests and their families w...

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Sydney Synagogue Vandalized in Antisemitic Attack, Counter-Terrorism Investigation Launched

A Sydney synagogue was vandalized with swastikas and a failed arson attempt on Saturday, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation and appeals for public assistance to identify the perpetrators amidst a rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia.

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Global Christian Persecution Surges Amidst Authoritarian Rise

A new report reveals a global surge in Christian persecution, exceeding other faiths, driven by authoritarian regimes and extremist groups, particularly in Africa and Asia, using technology to increase oppression.

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Bangladesh's Interim Government Faces Condemnation Over Human Rights Abuses

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus's government in Bangladesh faces international condemnation for alleged human rights abuses, including attacks on religious minorities, extrajudicial killings, and press suppression, prompting concerns about political instability and international isolation.

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Jerusalem's Shrinking Christian Population Faces Violence and Legal Threats

The Christian population in Jerusalem has dropped to under 2 percent, facing violence and discrimination, including a potential eviction of the Armenian Patriarchate due to a retroactive tax claim, highlighting religious minority vulnerability in the city.

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Yemeni Christian Freed After Three Years in Egyptian Prison for Facebook Posts

Yemeni Christian refugee Abdulbaqi Saeed Abdo was freed from Egyptian prison after three years of detention for Facebook posts discussing Islamic theology with a group of converts; his case highlights religious persecution and human rights violations.

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Russian Missile Strike Damages Ukrainian Cathedral

A Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia on Saturday damaged St. Andrew's Cathedral, killing one and injuring at least ten; the attack follows a Ukrainian law banning organizations linked to the Russian Orthodox Church and adds to over 630 religious sites damaged since the invasion began.

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Colombia Family Massacre: Possible Mistaken Identity in Aguachica

In Aguachica, Colombia, four members of the Lora Rincón family, including the pastor Marlon Yamith Lora, his wife, and two children, were fatally shot on December 29th, 2023, at a restaurant; authorities are investigating whether the attack was a case of mistaken identity related to a prior killing.

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Rhode Island Man to Plead Guilty to Arson at Black Church

Kevin Colantonio, 36, of Rhode Island, will plead guilty on January 7 to setting fires outside Shiloh Gospel Temple, a predominantly Black church, on February 11, 2022, due to the congregants' race; he faces up to 56 years in prison.

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Aleppo Bishop Recounts Two Wars, Christians' Plight

In Aleppo, Syria, Bishop Bento Kasis recounts surviving ISIS attacks, witnessing the Christian population's decline from 200,000 to 35,000-40,000 due to two civil wars, and negotiating with rebel groups while searching for two abducted metropolitans.

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