Freedom of Religion and Belief
ETHIOPIA: Orthodox Synod says agreement to resolve schism breached as breakaway group expresses dissent Addis Standard (18.02.2023) – The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) Holy Synod in Addis Abeba said that the agreement to resolve the schism that led...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Religious persecution and issues – Bimonthly digest Feb 01-15 14.02.2023 – Two Catholic priests expelled from Russia Sova Center – On January 21, it became known about the disappearance of the rector of the Belgorod Catholic parish, priest Mark...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
CHINA: More than 10,000 Church of Almighty God members were arrested in 2022 More than 3,000 were tortured and at least 14 were killed. These are the shocking figures of the church’s own yearly report on persecution. And they are believable. By Massimo Introvigne...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Religious persecution and issues – Bimonthly digest Feb 01-15 General 14.02.2023 – Chinaaid releases annual persecution report for 2022 China Aid Association releases its Annual Persecution Report for 2022, cataloging persecution against Christians in...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted By Lucy Fleming BBC ( 11.02.2023) – https://bbc.in/3K8mNr2 – Ethiopia has restricted social media and messaging platforms ahead of rival planned rallies following a split in the...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
IRAN: Zaman Fadaie, a Christian, released after nearly five years in prison Article 18 (09.02.2023) – https://bit.ly/3Yw7NHZ – An Iranian convert jailed for “acting against national security by organising house-churches and promoting ‘Zionist’...