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Syrian Christians live in uneasy alliance with Bashar Assad

Indonesian authorities restrict places of worship after Muslim protests

Indonesian authorities have closed and sealed off 17 Christian places of worship in the Aceh Singkil district in the past two weeks after Muslim protests on 30 April.

Dutch criticize Mormon baptism-by-proxy of royals

There is public criticism in the Netherlands of the Mormon practice of baptism by proxy after a Dutch newspaper revealed 9 May that several members of the royal family were posthumously "baptized" into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, colloquially known as the Mormon church.

Ugandan faith leaders urge transparency after oil discovery

In Uganda, faith leaders are joining citizens in demanding openness in the handling of recently-discovered crude oil, which is inspiring hope for a better future for the East African country.

Church leaders defend Philippines in dispute with China

Philippine church leaders have joined efforts aimed at defending their country's territorial integrity and sovereignty, which they say are under threat by an emerging power in Asia -- China

Occupy Faith members announce a new pilgrimage to Canterbury

A group of faith leaders announced on 8 May in London's St. Paul's Cathedral that a new pilgrimage to Canterbury is planned for this summer to protest unjust economic systems in the 21st century.

Orthodox patriarch calls Putin Russia's legitimate leader

Following Vladimir Putin's inauguration to a third term as President of Russia at the Kremlin on 7 May, Patriarch Kirill I of the Russian Orthodox Church held a prayer service for his health and successful rule and praised him as Russia's legitimate leader.

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