Latest news: Which countries are among the worst for Christians?
January 14, 2026
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
Iran: Nation in turmoil as ‘interest in Christianity has never been higher’
January 13, 2026
“It is hard to know what is really going on in Iran. … Iran is no longer a Muslim country. Interest in Christianity has never been higher. Keep praying,” one missionary says.
Latest news: George Bullard’s new book released by TAB Media; Australia’s social media ban; latest updates on legal action against Greg Laurie
December 10, 2025
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Christians in India call for religious freedom protections amid violence
December 8, 2025
Two thousand Christians gathered in India in November to urge the government to protect religious freedoms as violence and legalized discrimination increase in the world’s most populous country.
Latest news: Samaritan’s Purse plane hijacked; Christmas and the single parent; SBC legal updates
December 5, 2025
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Quebec bill targets public prayer, religious speech
December 2, 2025
Quebec has introduced a bill that would restrict prayer and religious expression in public spaces — while also broadening limits on religious symbols in schools and daycares.
U.S. missionary kidnapped in Niger; Christian persecution on rise
October 24, 2025
An evangelical Christian missionary from the U.S. was kidnapped late Oct. 21 in Niamey, Niger, less than 100 yards from the presidential palace, CBS News reported.
Israeli care group shares ‘complicated’ response to prisoner exchange
October 14, 2025
Israeli families are relieved Hamas released 20 living hostages but grieve that bodies of remaining hostages are still held or missing, the leader of a top care group serving traumatized families told Baptist Press.
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