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Iraqi woman wins final ruling to restore Christian identity in government records
The issue of Iraqi children being legally registered as Muslim when one of their parents converts to Islam has returned…
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Nicaraguan government releases video of bishop who has been missing for more than 40 days
Media outlets aligned with the Nicaraguan dictatorship released a video showing Bishop Abelardo Mata, bishop emeritus of Estelí, whose whereabouts…
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Peruvian government declares Pope Leo XIV’s visit a matter of national interest
During the regular session of the Council of Ministers on Aug. 12, the government of Peru declared the Nov. 11–17…
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French government shuts down Paris-area mosque over alleged support for terrorism
French authorities on July 27 ordered the closure of a mosque in the Paris region for six months, citing sermons…
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Indian government tightens foreign donations law amid Church protest plans
As the Catholic Church in India prepares for nationwide prayers on Sunday, June 28, to voice its concerns over legislation…
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Filipino bishop decries government corruption as ‘grave sin’
Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan, Philippines, spoke out against government corruption during a June 28 rally at the People…
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Cardinal demands action by Nigeria government against kidnappings, says ‘no excuse’ for silence
ABUJA, Nigeria — Cardinal John Onaiyekan has challenged Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to intensify efforts to end kidnapping…
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Why Pakistan’s bishops doubt government will act on minor’s forced marriage
LAHORE, Pakistan — The head of the Catholic Church in Pakistan has expressed a guarded response to government committees formed…
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Protests, criticism from Church leaders force Indian government to delay bill on foreign donations
Though the Indian Hindu nationalist government was prepared to discuss a controversial amendment on foreign donations in the Indian Parliament…
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