ICC Note: Please keep in prayer for Christians in Turkey during the Pope’s visit. The story below mentions the danger of violence but a prime target will be the country’s churches and Christians.
MENL— The visit by Pope Benedict XVI to Turkey could spark unrest.
The U.S. embassy in Ankara has alerted Americans to the prospect of violence during the pope’s scheduled visit this week. The pope was expected to visit Ankara, Ephesus and Istanbul during his visit from Nov. 28 through Dec. 1.
“While there is no firm information available about any demonstrations against the pope, there may be gatherings to protest his visit,” a warden message by the U.S. embassy said on Nov. 22.
Islamic groups have protested the pope’s visit and Turkish security forces were placed on alert. The papal tour was part of an effort by the Roman Catholic Church to reconcile with the Orthodox Christian movement.
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After days of technical glitches, Bola Tinubu, candidate for the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC) party, has been declared the winner of the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.
But what does this mean for Christians in Nigeria?
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03/01/2023 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — After days of technical glitches, Bola Tinubu, candidate for the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC) party, has been declared the winner ...Suffering as a believer is a great honor, not to be avoided or ashamed of. While the world seeks personal fulfillment through pleasure or fleeting amusements, our greatest joy is Christ. How are you taking up the cross of Christ in your own life?
Only believe the name Jesus.
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