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Europe
On October 9, 2025, the Holy See released Dilexi te ("I have loved you"), Pope Leo XIV's inaugural apostolic exhortation as pontiff. The document emphasizes preferential love for the poor, migrants, and socially excluded, framing the new pontificate's social and pastoral agenda. The exhortation
UK
Over 1,000 church leaders across Britain signed a letter urging Westminster to abandon proposed legislation for a "full, trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices," warning it could criminalize everyday church activities. The coalition submitted their appeal the week of October 7, 2025. The Christian Institute reported the concerns
Asia
On October 11, 2025, Chinese authorities arrested Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, founder of Beijing's Zion Church, along with more than 30 other pastors and church staff in a coordinated nationwide operation. The arrests began on Thursday, October 10, with police raids across multiple provinces including Guangxi, where Pastor