Egypt Legalizes 127 Churches
Egypt approved on July 1, 2019 the legalization of 127 churches and church-affiliated service buildings in the country, making the total number of registered places of worship to 1,021 since the implementation of a new law in 2016.
Pakistani Official Downplays Christian Persecution
A Pakistani official dismissed reports of Christian persecution, comparing them to knife crimes in the UK. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said accusations of Christians being treated harshly in Pakistan are nothing more but exaggerations.
UK Govt Urged to Prioritize the Protection of Christians
A report calls for the UK government to implement stringent policies to protect Christians all over the world.
One fifth of Dutch Churches No Longer Used in Worship
One in five church buildings in The Netherlands are no longer used for worship. Dutch newspaper Trouw found that several churches are now converted for secular use.
India: Christians on a Train Reported for Public Disturbance
A group of evangelical Christians on a train in India was reported for "disturbing public peace" by passengers.
Christian Persecution in Africa Intensifies
Christians in Africa fear for their lives as violent attacks against them intensify. Cardinal Dieudonne Nzapalainga warned that, "Africa is a continent where violence against Christians is exploding."
Chinese Christians Memorize the Bible in Prison
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Iran Closes Down 100-Year-Old Church
Persecution of Christians in Iran intensifies as authorities tore down the cross before forcibly shutting down a church in the city of Tabriz.
UN to Observe Intl Day for Victims of Religion-Based Crimes
The UN announced that August 22 will be observed as International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
Christian Persecution is a Humanitarian Disaster —Hungarian Ofcl
Hungarian Deputy State Secretary Tristan Azbej said the persecution of Christians is "a humanitarian disaster that has remained purposefully concealed."
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Egypt Legalizes 127 Churches
Egypt approved on July 1, 2019 the legalization of 127 churches and church-affiliated service buildings in the country, making the total number of registered places of worship to 1,021 since the implementation of a new law in 2016.
