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Catholic Priest Fears for the Future of The Gambia’s Christian Population amid “subtle” Persecution

Apr 20, 2024

Christians in The Gambia who represent a tiny percentage of the country’s population are experiencing “subtle” persecution, a Catholic Priest ministering in the West African country has said.

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