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Why Do These Children Have a Cross Tattoo?

March 1, 2021

March 2021 Dear Friend of the Persecuted Church, Did you know that many Christians in Egypt tattoo a cross on their child’s wrist? This ancient tradition is a declaration of faith – and a source of persecution. I will explain why – and how Christian Freedom International is helping Christian children and families in places…

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Nigeria: A New Start for Christian Widows

February 17, 2021

Over the past decade, violent attacks on Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau State have left many women as widows to fend for themselves and their children.   But they are not alone. In February 2021, over two dozen widows were trained and equipped to provide for their families by starting their own businesses.   Stefanos Foundation…

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Burma’s Christians After the Coup

February 12, 2021

Over 60 people protested at Myanmar’s Military Attaché building. Led by the Karen Organization of America, refugees – many now U.S. citizens – traveled from as far as Nebraska to protest against Burma’s military attacks on Karen civilians.   Thousands of majority-Christian Karen observed their National Day (February 11) with mass protests against the military…

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