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.

Extremists attack, kill Ugandan evangelist

January 13, 2026

An evangelist who had just participated in an outreach event in Uganda was attacked along with others in his group, and he died from his injuries.

Latest headlines: Connecting men at your church; Bible sales continue surge; teen persecuted in South Sudan

January 12, 2026

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Nigeria, China, Mexico among top 5 persecutors of Christians on Red List 2026

January 9, 2026

Nigeria, Rwanda, China, Mozambique and Mexico were the most dangerous countries for Christians from 2023-2025 in five distinct categories of persecution, Global Christian Relief (GCR) said in its second annual Red List.

NFL players spotlight religious persecution in Nigeria

December 25, 2025

A group of NFL players sent a letter to Capitol Hill on Dec. 19, urging U.S. leaders to take steps to curb violence against religious groups in Nigeria, including Christians.