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Berita 30 April 2026 217 views

Shocking Attack on Christian Village: Israeli Forces Destroy Power in Lebanon

A Christian village in southern Lebanon faces renewed devastation after Israeli forces destroyed solar panels and infrastructure. The incident raises concerns over civilian safety…

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Berita 30 April 2026 180 views

An Ethiopian Teen Who Risked Everything to Follow Jesus

An 18-year-old Ethiopian girl is forced into hiding after converting to Christianity. Her story reveals the harsh reality of religious persecution in Oromia and the rising threats…

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Berita 30 April 2026 190 views

Tears of a Lebanese Christian Family as Their Home Is Destroyed by Israeli Strikes

A Christian family’s heartbreaking story from southern Lebanon after their home was destroyed amid the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. A powerful account of loss, faith, and survival i…

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Berita 30 April 2026 217 views

A Prayer, a Pause, and a Viral Moment: When a Priest’s Words About Trump Echoed Beyond the Church

A viral video of a Catholic priest mistakenly mentioning Donald Trump during prayer has sparked global reactions, raising questions about human error, faith, and the intersection…

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Berita 30 April 2026 203 views

From Sanctuary to Meunasah: Historic Pennsylvania Church Sold to Acehnese Muslim Community Amid America’s Shifting Faith Landscape

A historic United Methodist church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has been sold to an Acehnese Muslim community and will become the first meunasah in the U.S., highlighting the ongoi…

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Berita 30 April 2026 142 views

Vatican Calls on Families to Confront Climate Crisis and Defend Human Dignity

The Vatican releases a major new document urging families to take a central role in addressing the global climate crisis and defending human dignity, signaling a renewed moral fra…

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Berita 30 April 2026 159 views

The Sulfur Nightmare: Indonesia’s Geothermal Ambition Brings Poison Gas and Ruined Harvests to a Remote Island

In the highlands of Ngada, NTT, residents near the Mataloko geothermal plant report collapsing coffee harvests, hydrogen sulfide gas filling homes, boiling mud pits in backyards,…

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Berita 30 April 2026 101 views

Systemic Discrimination Alleged: U.S. Report Casts Spotlight on Egypt’s Treatment of Christians

A new USCIRF report alleges systemic discrimination against Christians in Egypt, raising global concerns over religious freedom and minority rights

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Berita 30 April 2026 104 views

The Twilight of the Living Stones: A Benedictine Abbot’s Warning for Jerusalem

Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel warns that Jerusalem risks becoming a "Christian Disneyland" as the local Christian population nears extinction due to war, economic hardship, and rising…

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