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Petition Launched to Bring Home Pastor Imprisoned in China
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· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the campaign and the pastor's situation are available from the organization supporting persecuted Christians.
A petition has been launched to secure the return of a pastor to the United States. The pastor, who has been imprisoned for seven years, is now in a critical situation due to advanced prostate cancer. His family, including his wife and sons, are American citizens.
The pastor was involved in missionary work, which included establishing schools for children and families. Despite being released, he is still unable to return to the US. Further details about the campaign and the pastor's situation are available from the organization supporting persecuted Christians.
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Category: persecution Published: August 19, 2026 Source: International Christian Concern Reading time: 1 min
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