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Berita 24 April 2026 181 views

Crucifix in Southern Lebanon Replaced by Italian U.N. Peacekeepers After Vandalism Draws Global Condemnation

Italian U.N. peacekeepers replaced a vandalized crucifix in southern Lebanon after an Israeli soldier’s actions sparked international condemnation

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Berita 23 April 2026 206 views

Israel to Host Pride Festival at the Dead Sea, Drawing Criticism From Some Christian Groups

Israel will host the Middle East’s largest LGBTQ+ festival at the Dead Sea in June 2026, drawing criticism from some conservative Christian groups

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Berita 23 April 2026 231 views

Trump’s Complex Relationship With Christianity Resurfaces in White House Bible Reading

Donald Trump’s Bible reading from the Oval Office revives debate over his relationship with Christianity, as critics warn of rising Christian nationalism and the politicization of…

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Berita 23 April 2026 139 views

Surge in Violence Against Christians in Nigeria and Syria Prompts Global Calls for Prayer and Protection

A surge of deadly attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria during Easter 2026 and rising violence in post-Assad Syria have spotlighted the escalating persecution of Christians…

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Berita 22 April 2026 144 views

Pakistani Court Faces Scrutiny After Upholding Marriage of 13-Year-Old Christian Girl

A Pakistani court ruling upholding the marriage of a 13-year-old Christian girl has sparked criticism from lawmakers and rights groups, raising concerns over forced conversions an…

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Berita 22 April 2026 196 views

Young Women in the U.S. Are Leaving Religion at Rising Rates, New Studies Show

A 2026 PRRI report finds 43% of Gen Z women in the U.S. are religiously unaffiliated, signaling a major shift in faith trends and narrowing the gender gap, according to Pew and Ga…

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Berita 22 April 2026 255 views

Thousands of Christians in Chhattisgarh Hold Peaceful Protest Against Anti-Conversion Law

Tens of thousands of Christians in India’s Chhattisgarh state protest a new anti-conversion law, warning it threatens religious freedom and could target minority communities

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Berita 22 April 2026 244 views

Archaeologists Unearth Evidence of an Ancient Garden Beneath Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a 2,000-year-old garden beneath Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, offering new historical context to biblical accounts of Jesus’…

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Berita 22 April 2026 269 views

Hezbollah Rocket Damages Protective Structure at Byzantine Church Site in Nahariya; Ancient Mosaic Intact

A Hezbollah rocket strike in northern Israel damages a protective structure at a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church site in Nahariya, while its ancient mosaic floor remains intact

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