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Archbishop in Therapy for Abuse Failures, Iran on the Brink, and Middle East Churches Halt Services

Author: ChristianDaily March 1, 2026 Duration: 3:16

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Former Archbishop Justin Welby reveals he's in therapy over the Church of England's abuse scandal. Meanwhile, Christian leaders react to escalating tensions in the Middle East, leading to church activity suspensions in Northern Arabia, and an Iranian Christian lawyer expresses hope for regime change. Plus, police downplay religious motives in a triple murder in India. #christianity #christiannews #churchabuse #middleeast #religiousfreedom #iran #persecution

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