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Global report warns that violence and extremism are fuelling a Christian exodus
The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) released a report titled Persecuted and Forgotten? on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The document states that conflict, extremism, and religiously motivated violence have forced millions of Christians from their homes.
The report warns that some of the oldest Christian communities face an uncertain future due to these pressures.
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- Official source@catholicewGlobal report warns that violence and extremism are fuelling a Christian exodus
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