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Latest news: Church leaders warn of ‘deadly attack’ on Easter; American Idol’s ‘Songs of Faith’ night; prison conditions in Iran for Christians worsen, report says

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Latest news: Church leaders warn of ‘deadly attack’ on Easter; American Idol’s ‘Songs of Faith’ night; prison conditions in Iran for Christians worsen, report says

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. As Easter Sunday is only a few days away, church leaders are warning Christians around the globe to be ever vigilant amid recent reports of deadly attacks on Palm Sunday.

‘Fear of another deadly attack’ on Easter: Church leaders warn of threats, call Christians to pray

2. Country music star and American Idol judge Carrie Underwood has reportedly been a “big advocate” for the special theme and “pushed to make this night happen.”

American Idol features emotional ‘Songs of Faith’ night — with ‘unprecedented’ ending

3. Conditions in Iran for Christians imprisoned for their faith and other inmates have deteriorated dramatically in the past month, according to human rights groups.

Human rights groups: Prison conditions in Iran worsen for Christians, other inmates

 

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