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More than 500 million Christians have limited access to the Bible

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

A study by the Bible Access Initiative shows that more than 500 million Christians live in countries where access to the Bible is restricted.

According to the report, over 125 million of these individuals live in areas where they cannot access the Bible in any form. The study attributes these restrictions to religious, political, economic, and educational barriers.

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  1. Oct 26, 3:46 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Hơn 500 triệu Kitô hữu bị hạn chế tiếp cận Kinh Thánh
  2. Oct 27, 1:17 AM Diocese of Kontum Tiếng Việt Hơn 500 Triệu Kitô Hữu Bị Hạn Chế Tiếp Cận Kinh Thánh

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