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🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Gunmen abduct six worshippers in Ondo church

Six worshippers were abducted by gunmen from a celestial church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, in the early hours of February 25.

Feb 25 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pilgrimage in honor of Father Ibiapina venerable by the Catholic Church takes place on Thursday (19), in Paraíba

A pilgrimage honoring Father Ibiapina, deemed venerable by Pope Francis, will occur in Solânea, Paraíba, starting early Thursday morning.

Feb 18 • 21:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Calendar: Who Celebrates Today, February 17, 2026

On February 17, 2026, the Orthodox Church honors Saint Theodore the Tyro, a prominent figure in early Christian history.

Feb 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nick Jonas 'questioned faith' after church forced family out of home during early fame

Nick Jonas discussed how his faith was challenged when his family was forced to leave their church home during his early music career.

Feb 9 • 02:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police make arrest after early morning church blaze

A man has been arrested in connection to a suspicious fire at a church in Maidstone, Melbourne, which firefighters managed to control quickly.

Feb 7 • 22:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

People with home ownership, cars, and jobs are now seeking food assistance

The number of people seeking financial assistance from church-based diaconal support has significantly increased due to social security changes that took effect in early 2024, with unemployment and health issues driving demand.

Feb 6 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Feast Day of the Great Saint Today – Who Celebrates on February 5

On February 5, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Agatha, a prominent figure of the early Christian centuries and protector of those who endure trials with faith and patience.

Feb 5 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Underground church says leaders detained as China steps up crackdown

Leaders from the Early Rain Covenant Church in south-west China have been detained amid an increasing crackdown on unregistered Christian groups by authorities.

Jan 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

A 52-Year-Old Woman Set Fire to the Doors of a Catholic Church in Novi Sad

A 52-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly setting the side wooden doors of the Church of the Name of Mary in Novi Sad on fire early Thursday morning.

Jan 9 • 12:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Simona Mijoković shared a photo kneeling in church for New Year's: 'Trust in the Lord'

Former model and reality star Simona Mijoković welcomed 2026 in a unique way, spending the early hours in a church and sharing elegant photos on social media.

Jan 2 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Giant Fire Destroys 19th Century Church in Amsterdam, See Video

A massive fire that broke out in the early morning hours has destroyed the Vondelkerk, a popular 19th-century church in Amsterdam, which has served as a local landmark since 1872.

Jan 1 • 14:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

See video: The tower of a historic church in Amsterdam collapsed in flames

The tower of the Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam collapsed in flames after a fire, likely sparked by fireworks from local youth gangs, during the early hours of Thursday.

Jan 1 • 07:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Church in Lublin burned throughout the morning. Will the altar be saved?

A fire at the church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Lublin was reported since early morning on Thursday, with firefighters struggling against dense smoke and freezing temperatures.

Dec 25 • 13:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Saint Simon of Jerusalem – persecuted and tortured because he is of the lineage of David

Saint Simon of Jerusalem was chosen as the successor to Saint James the Younger and faced persecution and martyrdom during Emperor Trajan's reign due to his Christian faith and Davidic lineage.

Feb 18 • 06:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Saint Hyginus - martyr, pope who introduced mandatory godparenthood in baptism

Saint Hyginus, elected as pope in 138 AD, faced heretical challenges and restructured Church services while introducing the practice of mandatory godparenthood in baptism.

Jan 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Saint Agatho – Why is this pope important for Croats?

Saint Agatho, who served as pope from 678 to 681, is regarded as a significant historical figure for Croats due to his association with the early Christianization of their nation.

Jan 10 • 06:00 UTC

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