Congregants attacked; future worship services on hold

July 24, 2024

After Hindu extremists disrupted a prayer service June 1 and beat congregants, future gatherings of the house church are on hold.

Woman slain for family land after becoming Christian

July 18, 2024

An Indian woman was recently murdered by relatives because she and her family had converted to Christianity. Indian authorities are handling the case as a land dispute rather than a crime that was committed because of the victim’s faith.

Videos show clergy plea for ransom for their lives

July 17, 2024

Two Nigerian clergymen have been abducted, and recent video from their captors shows them pleading for their lives. Both men are being held for ransom because of their Christian faith.

Christian accused of blasphemy, sentenced to death

July 16, 2024

Despite no direct evidence, a Christian man in Pakistan was sentenced to death June 29 on an accusation of blasphemy.

One evangelist slain, two beaten in Uganda

July 15, 2024

Uganda — though their laws permit freedom of religion — has become increasingly hostile to Christians, with one evangelist murdered and two others flogged by Muslim extremists within the last two months.