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EWTN News - Brazilian Congressman Calls for Release of Iranian Pastor

July 11, 2012

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Middle East

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By Michelle Bauman, EWTNNews.com

A congressman from Brazil has publicly called for the full release of Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, a Christian who has been condemned to death for apostasy. . .

Jordan Sekulow, executive director of the American Center for Law and Justice, received reports in late February that an execution order may have been issued for the pastor and might be carried out at any time. . .

Sekulow has encouraged continued international pressure on Iran, warning that the regime has a “history of testing” how far it can go without the global community objecting. . .

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