Watchdog Group Appeals to Christians to Urge Attention and Prayer for Nepal
Christian Organization Urges Mexico to Safeguard Clergy Following Priest's Murder
A Christian group has issued a fervent appeal to the Mexican government to safeguard religious leaders after the tragic assassination of a Catholic priest in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, southeastern Mexico. Fr. Pérez Pérez, a renowned advocate for peace and human rights, was shot and killed after officiating Mass on October 20, sparking outrage and calls for justice. Justin Welby Under Fire: Christians Demand Resignation Over Support for Same-Sex Relationships
Christians throughout the United Kingdom are demanding the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby following his remarks endorsing sexual intimacy in same-sex relationships.
US Missionary Martyred in Angola Months After Family Raised Security Concerns
Pakistani Court Returns Custody of Kidnapped Christian Girl to Parents
A Pakistani court has returned custody of 16-year-old Diya Iftikhar, a Christian girl, to her parents. She was reportedly kidnapped, forcibly converted to Islam, and married against her will by a local man. Concerns Rise for Nigerian Christians After Boko Haram's Execution Video Emerges
According to international persecution watchdog Open Doors, Nigerian Christians face deadly threats from Islamist extremist groups, following the release of a graphic video depicting the execution of four individuals referred to as “infidels.” Latin Evangelical Alliance Calls for Unity and Solidarity in Quito Declaration
During the 11th General Assembly of the Alianza Evangélica Latina (Latin Evangelical Alliance, AEL) held in Quito, Ecuador from October 14 to 18, the evangelical organization celebrated its 11 years of existence.
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Indonesian police have arrested a Christian man for making comments about Islam on social media, which led to hundreds of angry Muslims surrounding his home. 38 Western Nations Warn of Rise in Religious Freedom Violations and Intolerance
Religious freedom experts from around the world recently convened in Berlin, Germany, to discuss concerns about the "increasing intolerance" faced by people of faith in Europe and North America. UK Court Convicts Christian for ‘Disapproval of Abortion ’ After Silent Prayer
A British army veteran who served in Afghanistan has been convicted of silently praying near an abortion clinic in England. Adam Smith-Connor breached a Public Spaces Protection Order by engaging in prayer, according to the ruling at Poole Magistrates Court in Poole, England. Nationwide Evangelistic Campaign Held in Zambia, Over 150,000 Surrender Their Lives to Christ
The Luis Palau Association organized a nationwide evangelistic campaign in Zambia, bringing together over 4,900 churches across denominational lines to reach approximately 731,000 people in five cities. Bail Granted for Church Leader Imprisoned for Bible Printing; Christian School Founder Arrested in China
Authorities in China have released on bail a church leader who had been jailed since August 2023 for printing Bibles, while the Christian co-founder of a special needs school has been arrested on charges of “inciting disturbances” due to his human rights activism. Historic Find: Archaeologists Uncover Remains of Armenia's Oldest Church
A team of archaeologists in Armenia has uncovered what is believed to be the oldest church building in the country. Researchers from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the University of Münster announced the discovery of a previously unknown church in Artaxata on last Friday. Experts Warn That China and Iran Are Using AI to Monitor and Suppress Christians
Oppressive regimes such as China and Iran are reportedly employing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including facial recognition technology, to “track” and “repress” Christians at an unprecedented level, according to Stephen Schneck.