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- Nigeria secures release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Catholic school after weeks in captivity - Nigeria secured the release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Niger state after month-long ordeal, amid ongoing persecution concerns against Christians.
- Inside ‘Little Mogadishu’: Minnesota’s beleaguered Somali community under a cloud of fraud and Trump attacks - Cedar-Riverside in Minneapolis, nicknamed 'Little Mogadishu,' reflects the cultural transformation brought by Minnesota's Somali population.
- Illinois church Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents - Illinois church sparks controversy with Nativity scene showing baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents, drawing criticism and praise for immigration commentary.
- Church sparks controversy with empty Nativity scene and ICE enforcement message: 'Politicizing Christmas' - Massachusetts Catholic Church sparks controversy with Nativity scene featuring missing Holy Family and an 'ICE was here' sign, drawing criticism from community members.
- Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks - Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces policy allowing State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in religious freedom violations globally.
- Pastor announces gender transition during service with congregation: 'Giving up pretending to be a man' - Methodist pastor in Rochester announces transgender transition during Sunday service, revealing plans to identify as Phillippa and use she/her pronouns.
- Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians - Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.
- Catholic college defends hosting 'Trans Day of Remembrance' event - Catholic college faces criticism for hosting Trans Day of Remembrance event, sparking heated debate over LGBTQ+ inclusion at religious institutions.
- Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam - Pope Leo XIV tours Istanbul's Blue Mosque but declines to pray, surprising Vatican officials who had to correct official records of the historic visit.