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Pakistan's obsession with blasphemy laws leads to extrajudicial ki
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI): Blasphemy is a highly sensitive issue in deeply conservative Pakistan where mere allegations have led to extrajudicial killings and mob violence.
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China targeting Christians by detaining them in secretive brainwas
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 8 (ANI): Authorities in China are detaining Christians in secretive, mobile "transformation" facilities to make them renounce their faith by using brainwashing methods, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA).
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Easter 2021: How celebrations are taking virtual turn amid pandemi
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The holy day of Easter is celebrated with joy and pride by Christians all over the world and is considered one of the most auspicious days for the community. It marks Jesus Christ's resurrection. As mentioned in the Bible, Christ was crucified on the day of
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Restrictions on number of people visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral i
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): With another Holy Week under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, Christians in the national capital marked Good Friday services with tight restrictions on gatherings.
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Good Friday reminds us about struggles and sacrifices of Jesus Chr
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New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): On the occasion of Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Jesus Christ was a "perfect embodiment of compassion" and was devoted to serving the needy and healing the sick.
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Surjewala slams Muraleedharan for justifying love jihad law in Ker
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Kochi (Kerala) [India], March 30 (ANI): All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday slammed Union Minister V Muraleedharan for justifying the need for love jihad law in Kerala and said that the Christians in the state is worried.
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China urged to stop persecution of Uyghurs, Tibetans
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], March 15 (ANI): Conservative party of Canada has called on China to stop the persecution of people who practice their religion or belief including Christians, Tibetans and Uyghurs.
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Pakistan: Two Christian men charged under controversial blasphemy
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lahore [Pakistan], February 18 (ANI): Two Christians in Pakistan have been charged with blasphemy for their alleged insulting remarks against Islam's holy book and the Prophet.
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Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council urges EC not to conduct Assembly
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], February 17 (ANI): The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) has written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora urging him to not conduct the Assembly polls in Kerala from April 1 to April 6, citing important holy days of Christians.
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Syro-Malabar Church raises concerns over worldwide terrorist attac
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 18 (ANI): Synod of Syro-Malabar Church on Sunday raised concerns over the worldwide terrorist attacks against Christians.
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Tamil Nadu govt increases subsidy for Christians to visit Jerusale
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 21 (ANI): The amount of subsidy per pilgrim has been increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 37,000 for Christians going to Jerusalem, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday.
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Victory Day: Bangladesh PM urges political leaders not to use reli
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], December 17 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the political leaders not to use religion as a political tool as the country was "liberated with the blood of Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians".
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