AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoReligious Freedom & Rights: Ahead of US bishops’ Religious Freedom Week, a USCCB official says religious freedom is “rooted in human dignity,” urging prayer for threats at home and abroad. Faith & Public Life: Jordan’s cabinet approved changes letting Christians opt out of male-based Sharia inheritance via verified wills and legally adopt Christian children. Interfaith Tensions in India: Madras High Court paused a plan to build a church near a century-old Mariyamman temple in Coimbatore, citing Hindu objections and possible “mala fide” intent. Violence Against Worshippers: Christian Solidarity Worldwide says a mob attacked Christians during a service in Chhattisgarh, injuring dozens and alleging delayed police action. Community Support: Lagos State enlisted religious leaders to lead HIV prevention and fight stigma, stressing treatment is no longer a death sentence. Church & Housing: A North Lawndale church-backed effort has spent decades building housing for residents, turning a faith mission into thousands of homes. Culture & Craft: Liverpool Parish Church unveiled “Skalli,” a Mersey folklore-inspired sculpture, while libraries and churches run jewelry upcycling and stained-glass restoration projects.
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