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Russian Orthodox Church Priest Blogger Advocates Violence Against Ukrainians

Know about the Russian Orthodox Church priest blogger who advocates violence against the people of Ukraine. Discover who are the people behind these support systems, especially in the clergy.

Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter Sunday Sermon Highlights Church of England's Crucial Role in Fostering Community
Know more about the Easter Sunday sermon of Archbishop of Canterbury hailing the Church of England's work in facilitating peace in Mozambique and Northern Ireland and referencing the Church's response…
Devotees in the Philippines Still Hold Bloody Crucifixion Despite Catholic Church's Opposition
Discover why Christians still hold bloody crucifixion despite the Catholic church's opposition. Know more about the stance of the religious leaders on this tradition.

Pope Francis Leads Inspiring Easter Mass for Thousands in St. Peter's Square

Discover highlights of celebration of Easter Sunday across the world, with a focus on Pope Francis' inspiring mass attended by tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.

Local Authorities Closes Simalungun Christian Protestant Church Following Muslims' Opposition on Its Worship Service
Find out more information about the closing of the Simalungun Christian Protestant Church as well as the opposition to Christians in Indonesia.
Persecution Targets Christians on Easter as They Face Religious Discrimination
Christians around the world celebrate Easter as a happy time, for it is the revival and return of the Saviour Jesus Christ. But for some, it puts them in great danger as persecution persists.
New Israeli Government Initiates the Rising Violence That Targets Christians
The struggle of the Christians in Jerusalem intensified as the ongoing violence against the people in faith rose under the new Israeli government. Click the headline to learn more.

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United Church of Christ’s Annual Mission, ‘One Great Hour of Sharing’ Aims to Help More Than 25 Million Global Refugees
A donation called "One Great Hour of Sharing" was given on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which fell on March 27 this year. The United Church of Christ's annual mission aims to help around 25 million global refugees and assist the community's needs.
Catholic Natives Forced to Flee Amidst Escalating Attacks in Central Nigeria
Know about the current situation in Nigeria as the continued rise in Christian persecution intensifies. Discover who is the most affected and who is responsible for these attacks.
Pope Francis Hints End to Catholic Church Celibacy Rule: Calls Ban on Priest's Sexual Activity 'Temporary'
Know about an interview with the Argentine publication Infobae, and how Pope Francis stated that celibacy in the Catholic Church is a temporary rule and that there is no contradiction for a priest to marry.
German Catholic Bishops Embrace Equality with Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
Discover the recent move of the German Catholic bishops to embrace equality and push forward the inclusivity of same-sex couples by blessing them. Click the headline to learn more.
Controversial Transgender Harassment Conviction of Christian Preacher Overturned
Discover the conviction of a Christian preacher who constantly referred to a transgender woman as "man" and "gentleman" and was found guilty of harassing her has been reversed.
Church Leaders in Myanmar Voice Concerns Over Unregulated Mining for Rare Earth Elements
Church leaders from the Banmaw diocese in Kachin state expressed their concern about the effects of environmental degradation and raised concerns about the livelihoods of local communities and the well-being of animals. They requested that Chinese companies and the KIA, the armed wing of the KIO, pu…
Hinduism's Holiest Rites Now Include Robots Making Some Worshippers Unhappy
A technology company in India developed a robotic arm in 2017 to perform the "aarti" ceremony. Yet, the use of religious robots in this way has sparked growing arguments over the role that artificial intelligence and robotic technology should play in devotion and worship.
Marist Brothers Catholic Order's Use of Pedophile's Death as Shield from Abuse Claims Sparks Outrage in Australia
Know about a Pedophile's death and how allegedly has been used as a shield from abuse accusations in the Catholic Order in Australia. Read more to learn more.
France's Catholic Church Provides Compensation to Almost 200 Victims of Church Sex Abuse
Discover about nearly 200 victims of child sexual abuse by priests or other church representatives in France have been awarded monetary compensation as part of a reparations scheme by the Independent National Authority for Recognition and Reparation (INIRR).
LGBT Catholics Seek More Progress With Pope Francis' Warm Welcome
Discover how Pope Francis promotes inclusivity among the members of the LBGT Community. Know about how the community responds to the "lacking" action of the pope towards this.