Asia

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  Christian community recognized for contribution to national defense as Pakistan Army promotes Christian Brigadier

  By CDI Staff Asia 2 months ago

  In a historic first, the Pakistan Army has promoted a Christian Brigadier, Julian Moazzam James, from the elite Special Services Group (SSG) to reach the rank of Major General. Christian leaders celebrated the accomplishment as the Prime Minister and other Pakistani officials recognized the contribution of the Christian minority and welcomed it as a positive sign of career opportunities provided to non-Muslims.

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  Christian girl, 14, taken for sham conversion/marriage in Pakistan

  By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News Asia

  2 months ago

  Another Christian girl in Pakistan, this one 14 years old, has fallen victim to forced conversion/marriage by a Muslim kidnapper, sources said.

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  Quadrennial World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives highlights 'competent, compassionate, Christ-like care'

  By Chris Eyte Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & Canada

  2 months ago

  300 Christian nurses and midwives from 40 countries gathered together in Spain to explore strength and caring in the face of ongoing challenges in the profession. Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) organized the World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives quadannual event at Casa Diocesana, Malaga, June 27-30.

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  Wedding disrupted, worship banned at site in Indonesia

  By Morning Star News Asia

  2 months ago

  Local officials in Indonesia on Sunday (June 30) stopped a wedding ceremony and banned the church from further worship meetings at the site, sources said.