Armed attackers killed at least nine people and injured more than 30 at a Greek Orthodox church in a village in Jordan. The violence occurred during a funeral service attended by approximately 250 Christians in a governorate. Survivors reported that gunmen opened fire on parishioners. Jordanian priests condemned the act as a tragedy affecting the entire society. King Abdullah II visited the wounded and vowed to protect national unity. Religious leaders emphasized that the attack does not represent the Christian community and called for continued coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the country.
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Aid to the Church in Need released its latest report, warning that persecution of Christians has worsened in a majority of the 18 countries studied. The organization attributes this trend to authoritarian regimes, jihadist groups, and religious nationalism. Significant violence occurred in regions such as northern Nigeria, northern Mozambique, and Sudan, while countries like China, India, and Pakistan saw increased restrictions and attacks. The report states that hundreds of millions of Christians live in nations where religious freedom is severely restricted. A family member of a murdered Pakistani minister emphasized the ongoing reality of religious persecution.
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Peter Bhatti, founder of International Christian Voice, visited a European capital to highlight the worsening plight of religious minorities in Pakistan. He stated that Christians face increasing threats from blasphemy accusations and forced conversions, creating a climate of fear. Bhatti called on the international community to support organizations aiding these vulnerable groups. He emphasized that his late brother, former minister Shahbaz Bhatti, was assassinated for defending human rights. Bhatti urged Christians to pray for their Pakistani brethren and asked Western governments to advocate for religious freedom and equality in the region.
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