Latest news: Which countries are among the worst for Christians?

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. Syria broke into the top 10 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian for the first time in nearly a decade in Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List. Which countries are among the worst?

2. A 28-year old woman has reportedly been charged in Houston, Texas, with impersonating the father of a Camp Mystic victim to raise money through a GoFundMe page.

3. A conversation has always existed during my ministry between evangelism and discipleship — and the conversation often pits ministers on different sides.

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EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper.