Religion · Nationwide · August 17, 2026
China Detains Seven Christians Over Refusal to Remove Church Cross
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- Pray specifically for Pastor Bao Guohua, Xing Wenxiang, and the five detained church workers.
- Follow verified persecution-monitoring organizations (e.g., China Aid, Open Doors) for confirmed updates on this case.
- Contact U.S. representatives or the State Department to raise religious freedom concerns tied to China's cross-removal campaign.
- Support established ministries providing legal aid and advocacy for house churches and state-sanctioned churches in China.
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