"Religious Persecution"

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23 November 2022

Marian devotees observes the Red Wednesday in International Marian Shrine in Antipolo City, Philippines on November 23, 2022. Red Wednesday is a yearly commemoration of Christians who endure suffering and persecution for their faith. Aid to the Church in Need - United Kingdom started Red Wednesday in 2016, and several dioceses in the Philippines joined the initiative in 2017. 360 million Christians in 76 countries have endured terrible prejudice and persecution in the past year; 5,898 of them were killed, and 4,765 received prison sentences or other forms of incarceration without being given a chance to defend themselves. Red has a significant symbolism for Christians. It stands for the flame of the Holy Spirit, the strength of love, and the blood of martyrs. This year's Red Wednesday celebration features the theme "Blessed are the Persecuted," highlighting the significance of giving persecuted Christians across the globe the aid they so desperately need. The main Red Wednesday festivities this year are being held in the Philippines at the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City.

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23 November 2022

Marian devotees observes the Red Wednesday in International Marian Shrine in Antipolo City, Philippines on November 23, 2022. Red Wednesday is a yearly commemoration of Christians who endure suffering and persecution for their faith. Aid to the Church in Need - United Kingdom started Red Wednesday in 2016, and several dioceses in the Philippines joined the initiative in 2017. 360 million Christians in 76 countries have endured terrible prejudice and persecution in the past year; 5,898 of them were killed, and 4,765 received prison sentences or other forms of incarceration without being given a chance to defend themselves. Red has a significant symbolism for Christians. It stands for the flame of the Holy Spirit, the strength of love, and the blood of martyrs. This year's Red Wednesday celebration features the theme "Blessed are the Persecuted," highlighting the significance of giving persecuted Christians across the globe the aid they so desperately need. The main Red Wednesday festivities this year are being held in the Philippines at the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City.

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23 November 2022

An International Marian Shrine turns red during the observance of Red Wednesday in Antipolo City, Philippines on November 23, 2022. Red Wednesday is a yearly commemoration of Christians who endure suffering and persecution for their faith. Aid to the Church in Need - United Kingdom started Red Wednesday in 2016, and several dioceses in the Philippines joined the initiative in 2017. 360 million Christians in 76 countries have endured terrible prejudice and persecution in the past year; 5,898 of them were killed, and 4,765 received prison sentences or other forms of incarceration without being given a chance to defend themselves. Red has a significant symbolism for Christians. It stands for the flame of the Holy Spirit, the strength of love, and the blood of martyrs. This year's Red Wednesday celebration features the theme "Blessed are the Persecuted," highlighting the significance of giving persecuted Christians across the globe the aid they so desperately need. The main Red Wednesday festivities this year are being held in the Philippines at the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City.

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23 November 2022

Marian devotees observes the Red Wednesday in International Marian Shrine in Antipolo City, Philippines on November 23, 2022. Red Wednesday is a yearly commemoration of Christians who endure suffering and persecution for their faith. Aid to the Church in Need - United Kingdom started Red Wednesday in 2016, and several dioceses in the Philippines joined the initiative in 2017. 360 million Christians in 76 countries have endured terrible prejudice and persecution in the past year; 5,898 of them were killed, and 4,765 received prison sentences or other forms of incarceration without being given a chance to defend themselves. Red has a significant symbolism for Christians. It stands for the flame of the Holy Spirit, the strength of love, and the blood of martyrs. This year's Red Wednesday celebration features the theme "Blessed are the Persecuted," highlighting the significance of giving persecuted Christians across the globe the aid they so desperately need. The main Red Wednesday festivities this year are being held in the Philippines at the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City.

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23 November 2022

An International Marian Shrine turns red during the observance of Red Wednesday in Antipolo City, Philippines on November 23, 2022. Red Wednesday is a yearly commemoration of Christians who endure suffering and persecution for their faith. Aid to the Church in Need - United Kingdom started Red Wednesday in 2016, and several dioceses in the Philippines joined the initiative in 2017. 360 million Christians in 76 countries have endured terrible prejudice and persecution in the past year; 5,898 of them were killed, and 4,765 received prison sentences or other forms of incarceration without being given a chance to defend themselves. Red has a significant symbolism for Christians. It stands for the flame of the Holy Spirit, the strength of love, and the blood of martyrs. This year's Red Wednesday celebration features the theme "Blessed are the Persecuted," highlighting the significance of giving persecuted Christians across the globe the aid they so desperately need. The main Red Wednesday festivities this year are being held in the Philippines at the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City.

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19 September 2021

Crackhead Barney and Friends, a popular Instagram show, interviews a Trump supporter who claims to be a religious leader from South Africa during the Justice for J6 rally hosted by Look Ahead America at the US Capitol. The purpose of the rally is to protest detention of what they falsely claim are political prisoners - non-violent protesters charged with crimes committed during the January 6 insurrection. In addition to the event at the Capitol, rallies are taking place in 17 state capitals.

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11 September 2021

Afghan people are holding placards against the American and Pakistani government, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

Massoud Hossaini, Afghan photojournalist for Agence France-Presse and winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize is holding a placard against USA government, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

Afghan people are holding placards against the American and Pakistani government, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

An Afghan woman is holding a placard against the Taliban regime, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

An Afghan man is holding a flag from Afghanistan, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

An Afghan man is shouting slogans against the Taliban regime, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

An Afghan man is holding two placards against the Taliban regime and in support of Panjshir, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

An Afghan woman is covering her face with two placards against the USA government, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

Three Afghan women wearing hijabs are holding placards in support of Afghanistan, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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11 September 2021

Afghan people are holding placards asking for human rights in Afghanistan, during a Freedom for Afghanistan demonstration organized in Rotterdam, on September 11th, 2021.

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