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PHILIPPINES: ‘Extremists want to divide faiths and provoke chaos in the country’, says cleric
Bomb attacks on Christian and Muslim communities in the Philippines are part of an attempt to incite…
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UAE: ‘Joy and pride’, as country awaits Pope
Pope Francis’ trip to the United Arab Emirates – the first by a Pontiff to the Arab…
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PAKISTAN: More than 200 cases of Christians on blasphemy charges
There have been more than 200 cases of Christians in Pakistan charged with blasphemy – the controversial…
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UK: Standing in solidarity with those suffering for their faith
People all across the UK took part in yesterday’s #RedWednesday – with cathedrals, churches, schools, colleges and…
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ETHIOPIA: Islamists bribing Christians to convert
Young Christians in Ethiopia are being lured to convert to Islam by promises of jobs, education, help…
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MADAGASCAR: New Cardinal highlights threat of ‘extremist Islam’ from abroad
Cardinal-designate Désiré Tzarahazana of Toamasina, Madagascar (© Aid to the Church in Need) One of…
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PHILIPPINES: Repairing faith relations must take priority over replacing our destroyed cathedral
New rehabilitation centre for Christians and Muslims kidnapped by Islamists Repairing inter-faith relations and rebuilding lives in…
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INTERNATIONAL: ACN-backed film nominated for Oscar
Short film honours Muslims who stood up to extremists bent on killing Christians A film – produced…