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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Egyptian Coptic Church Fire During Sunday Mass Kills 41, Injures 45

A Reuters news report said that a fire that broke during a Sunday Mass in an Egyptian Coptic church resulted in the deaths of 41 people and injuries on 45 others.

In Nigeria: ‘Muslim Extremists’ Gun Down Christian Man, Abduct Others in Religious Attacks
According to a Morning Star News article published by Crossswalk.com, authorities in Northern Nigeria point to suspected Muslim extremists as the people behind the brutal death of an elderly Christian…
Episcopal Bishops Highlight Unity Amid Divisiveness at End of 15th Lambeth Conference
At the end of the 15th Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, Episcopal bishops from 165 countries under the Anglican Communion pushed for unity amid highly divisive issues hounding the Christian world.

Top Lebanese Christian Cleric Scores Delayed Cabinet Formation, Country’s Decay Rooted in Political Feuds

Bechara Boutros Al-Rai recently called out politicians for failing to present a fresh cabinet at least a quarter of the year following the last polls.

Potential Papal Contender Cardinal Luis Tagle Highlights I Peter’s Letter to Early Christians at 15th Lambeth Conference
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, among the papabili or potential papal contenders, highlighted the importance of the Letter of First Peter (I Peter) to the early Christians during his talk at the 15th Lam…
In Pakistan: Son of Christian Pastor Killed in Peshawar Terror Attack Decries Discrimination, Lack of Aid, Justice
Adnan William, son of the slain Pakistani Christian pastor William Siraj, has been knocking on the doors of Peshawar government offices for more than a quarter of the year. But, no one would answer th…
Lebanon’s Top Christian Cleric Condemns ‘Government Inaction’ on 2nd Anniversary of Beirut Blast
Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, the highest-ranking Christian cleric in Lebanon, blasted the government's inability to expedite the investigation into the Beirut Port explosion, at a Mass on Aug. 4 commemorat…

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Christian Thai Youth Rescued in Cave Talks About Faith, Future in Wake of Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ Release
Adun (Adul Sam-on), who was 14 years old when he was rescued with 12 others in a Thailand cave, recently spoke about his Christian faith and how the incident changed his life in the wake of the Australian release of Ron Howard's film 'Thirteen Lives' based on the 2018 incident.
Queen Elizabeth II Tells 15th Lambeth Conference Anglican Bishops: ‘It’s a Time of Great Need for God’s Love’
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, sent a message on Aug. 3 to the Anglican bishops attending the 15th Lambeth Conference in Canterbury. The monarch told the Anglican bishops that the conference's schedule is happening at "a time of great need for the love of God - both in word a…
Christian Org Bats for Legislation To Curb Hate Speech, Sectarianism in Egypt After Attack on Christian Man, Son
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has issued a call for the Egyptian government's action following a brutal knife attack against a Christian man and his son.
Christian Legal Group Makes Last-Ditch Bid To Save Life Of Archie Battersbee, UK Boy In Coma
Christian Legal Centre, a UK-based nonprofit, has thrown in a last-ditch attempt to help stop the impending withdrawal of treatment of Archie Battersbee.
In Uganda: Islamic Extremists Kill Christian Man, Attack Pastor, Church Members
Islamic extremists murdered a Christian man following an open-air debate, while others attack a Christian pastor and his church members.
Pope Francis Says Sorry For Christians’ Role In ‘Forced Assimilation’ Of Canadian Indigenous Schoolchildren
Pope Francis reportedly apologized to Inuit, First Nations, and Metis indigenous communities for Christian involvement in the systematic abuse of Canada's indigenous schoolchildren for over a century.
Pope Francis Dismisses Rumors On Resignation
The Catholic Church's highest official laughed off rumors that he is planning to resign any time soon and instead revealed plans lined up in the upcoming months.
The World Has Never Been This Unhappy But This Isn't a Bad Thing, Survey Reveals
The second year of the pandemic was tougher for the world as negative experiences of people daily went up while positive experiences went down, a new release survey said.
God-Fearing Lawmaker Denounces 'Heavy Hatred For Christian Values' In Western Countries Forcing Christians To Censor Themselves
A lawmaker from Finland who was heavily criticized for her biblical views on marriage and sexuality decried the "heavy hatred for Christian values" in Western society.
Over 40 Million Sex Slave Globally Alarming; Paintings Tell Stories of Human Trafficking
There is a dark world of human trafficking that the world does not know of. Statistics showed that the world has more than 40 million people living in slavery and that every year there are millions of young girls sold in the sex slave trade.

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