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  "path": "/2026/06/12/new-icc-report-explores-nepals-growing-hindu-nationalism-christian-persecution/",
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  "textContent": "Following Nepal’s nearly 200-year ban on Christianity, the faith has experienced steady growth since 1951 as the number of churches, Christian schools, and hospitals has gradually expanded. Despite this growth, Christians only make up about 1.76% of Nepal’s population, while more than 81% of people identify as Hindu. In the face of legal restrictions, social…\n\nThe post New ICC Report Explores Nepal’s Growing Hindu Nationalism, Christian Persecution first appeared on International Christian Concern.",
  "title": "New ICC Report Explores Nepal’s Growing Hindu Nationalism, Christian Persecution"
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