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Islamist Mobs Attack Another Church in Pakistan, Help The Persecuted Provides Emergency Support

Islamabad, Pakistan – Amid ongoing attacks on churches in Pakistan, a recent incident in the Punjab province has reignited concerns over the safety and security of religious minorities in the country. Last summer, violent mobs targeted churches in the region, and the most recent attack involved Islamist mobs pouring caustic chemicals on a church and setting it ablaze, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Help The Persecuted, a Christian ministry organization, swiftly responded to the …

Sydney Church Stabbing Incident Raises Urgent Questions About Terrorism, Social Cohesion, and Leadership

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – A shocking incident unfolded in the Assyrian Orthodox Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney, when a young man clad in black attacked the presiding bishop, Mar Mari Emmanuel, at the pulpit. The violent act, captured on livestream, left congregants and viewers worldwide in shock. This unsettling event occurred just days after a mass stabbing at a shopping center in Bondi Junction, adding to the trauma experienced by the community. Fortunately, …

Church Leader Forgives Attacker and Calls for Peace Amid Riot Outside House of Worship

Denver, Colorado – A church stabbing incident in Denver, Colorado left many shocked, but instead of anger or vengeance, the bishop at Christ the Good Shepherd Church chose a path of forgiveness and love. Bishop Emmanuel, speaking out after the brutal attack, emphasized his message of forgiveness towards the perpetrator and those behind the violent act. Emmanuel’s words resonated with a powerful message of love and compassion, drawing from his Christian faith teachings to love …

Teenager Smirks After Allegedly Stabbing Bishop in Sydney Church: Video Reveals Shocking Motive

Sydney, Australia – A teenager in Sydney, Australia, allegedly stabbed a bishop at a church in what authorities are describing as a premeditated act of terror. Revealed in a surfaced video moments after the attack, the incident has shocked the community and sparked concerns about religious extremism. The bishop, Mar Mari Emmanuel, was reportedly delivering a sermon at Christ The Good Shepherd Church when he was attacked, with the disturbing event broadcast live online. The …

Sydney Church Stabbing Suspect Placed on Good Behaviour Bond Prior to Attack

Sydney, Australia – A 16-year-old boy who was arrested for a stabbing attack inside a Sydney church had previously faced charges related to a knife crime and was placed on a good behavior bond just three months before the incident. The teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, had been involved in an altercation at a Sydney train station with other teenage boys in November last year, where he was found in possession of a …

Man Arrested After Stabbing Incident Involving Church Leader in Sydney

Sydney, Australia – Australian police have confirmed a stabbing incident in Sydney following the circulation of video footage showing a man attacking a church leader on social media on Monday. The New South Wales police urged the community to steer clear of the area as several individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident. The suspected attacker has been taken into custody and is cooperating with authorities as part of their investigation. Paramedics from the NSW …

Teen Suspect Attempts Self-Harm After Attack Outside Queens Church: Woman Left Fighting for Life in Hospital

Queens, New York – A 16-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with a violent attack and robbery outside a church in Queens that left a 68-year-old woman hospitalized. The incident, which occurred on April 7 outside Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in the Briarwood section, was captured on security camera video. The suspect, who remains unidentified due to his age, allegedly threw the victim from the top step, causing her to suffer a skull …

Teen Arrested for Violent Attack on Elderly Woman Outside Queens Church, Linked to Previous Robbery

Queens, New York – A teenage suspect has been charged for a violent attack on a 68-year-old woman outside a church in Queens, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The incident, which left the victim in critical condition, involved the suspect shoving the woman and robbing her as she was on her way to church. The teenager’s name has been withheld due to his age, and he has also been linked to another robbery …

Teen Suspect Charged in Brutal Attack and Robbery of Woman on Her Way to Church in Queens

Queens, New York – A 16-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with a violent attack and robbery of a woman on her way to Sunday Mass in Queens. The incident, which was captured on security camera video, showed the 68-year-old victim, Irene Tahliambouris, being thrown from the steps of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Briarwood. The suspect then proceeded to steal her belongings and take off with her car. Following the attack, detectives …

Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Well-Known Opa-locka Pastor at Church

Miami, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded at a church in Opa-locka over the weekend when Pastor A.D. Lenoir was found stabbed to death. The horrifying event took place at Westview Baptist Church, sending shockwaves through the local community. The suspect, James Dawkins, was swiftly arrested on a first-degree murder charge in connection with Pastor Lenoir’s brutal killing. According to reports, Lenoir, 41, was discovered at the church with stab wounds to the neck and …