Anugrah Kumar

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  Jan 20, 2024

  UK Evangelical leader Roger Forster dies: ‘In a league of his own’

  Roger Forster, a prominent figure in the United Kingdom Evangelical community and founder of the Ichthus Christian Fellowship neo-charismatic network, died peacefully at the age of 90 this week.

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  Jan 19, 2024

  Catholic priests arrested, abducted, killed reach record high in 2023: report

  The global Catholic community faced an alarming increase in the persecution of its clergy in 2023 as a total of 132 priests and religious figures were arrested, abducted or killed, according to a new report from the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need.

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  Jan 18, 2024

  ‘Travesty of justice’: Watchdogs slam US' failure to designate India a religious freedom violator

  The U.S. State Department's failure to name India to its "Countries of Particular Concern" despite reports of increasing attacks on Christians in the country list has sparked criticism from Christian groups and a congressionally mandated watchdog.

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  Jan 15, 2024

  Christian group blasts eHarmony for ‘glorifying sin’

  The prominent online dating service eHarmony is facing backlash from the conservative Christian group One Million Moms.

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  Jan 15, 2024

  Iowa high school principal who risked life to protect students from shooter dies; family grieves loss

  An Iowa community recently shaken by a school shooting is mourning the loss of Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who succumbed to his injuries 10 days after bravely intervening during the shooting. Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered flags at half-staff.

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  Jan 14, 2024

  80 Christians die after being displaced by violence in Manipur

  Tens of thousands of Christians from the Kuki-Zo tribal community in India’s northeastern state of Manipur continue to be displaced, more than eight months after the onset of ongoing violence. During this period, at least 80 individuals, including women and children, have died due to inadequate healthcare and substandard living conditions in makeshift shelters in one district alone.

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  Jan 14, 2024

  Megachurch pastor on leave for alcohol use on church property, denial of wrongdoing

  Lead Pastor Jeff Frazier of Chapelstreet Church in Illinois, an influential evangelical megachurch in the Chicago suburbs, has been placed on leave. The church’s executive council cited the “use of alcohol on church premises while performing duties” and alleged “concealment” of this wrongdoing as reasons for this action.

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  Jan 14, 2024

  CCP skeptic Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan’s presidential election in defiance of China

  Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te, a prominent skeptic of the Chinese Communist Party, has secured a decisive victory in the presidential election of the self-ruled island. Garnering 40% of the vote in a competitive three-way race, Lai’s win signifies a continuation of the Democratic Progressive Party's rule, underscoring Taiwan’s dedication to its unique political trajectory and autonomy.

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  Jan 14, 2024

  Missing pastor’s charred body found near Tamil Nadu border

  Police in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have discovered the charred body of an evangelical pastor, who had been missing for about 10 days. The family identified the body by recognizing his belt, shoes and glasses.

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  Jan 13, 2024

  Manipur Evangelical prayer movement leader dies: 'A void that will be deeply felt'

  The Rev. H. Chungthang Thiek, a prominent evangelist and former secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India's northeast region, has died, leaving a profound legacy in northeast India's spiritual and social spheres. He was 75.