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Archbishop Carlos Aviles of Managua, Nicaragua denounced state intimidation of the faithful.  It's been reported that members of law enforcement were noting license plates of those attending Mass.

http://www.fides.org/en/news/67245-AMERICA_NICARAGUA_New_intimidations_denounced_against_the_Church_the_unity_of_the_people_to_build_a_new_Nicaragua

The Holy See has delayed the announcement of Hong Kong's next bishop amidst political unrest in the special administrative region. The diocese has been without a permanent bishop since January 2019 when Bishop Michael Yeung passed away.

https://bccatholic.ca/news/world/vatican-picks-new-hong-kong-bishop-but-delays-announcement

Iran bulldozed the grave of Rev. Hossein Soodmand, as confirmed by his daughter. The evangelical pastor was hanged in 1990 for converting from Islam to Christianity.

https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Iran-News/Iran-bulldozes-grave-of-Christian-pastor-hanged-by-regime-614259

Bishop Barry Knestout for the Diocese of Richmond wrote that it is with great sadness that Episcopalian Bishop-Elect Susan Haynes has decided to find another location due to controversy over the cathedral as the venue.

https://richmonddiocese.org/bishop-knestout-statement-following-the-episcopal-diocese-of-southern-virginias-decision-to-change-consecration-location/

Open Doors has released their annual report on Christian persecution. The report states that 260 million Christians are now facing persecution, an increase of 6%. North Korea is ranked as the most dangerous country for the 18th year in a row.

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/report-around-the-world-260-million-christians-face-persecution-33304

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