The violence against Christians in Nigeria — which has continued for many years — claimed 18 lives in three states during October and left at least 25 others captive.
A Ugandan teen who was starved for four months for becoming a Christian is recovering, while an elderly Christian couple had to flee their village to save their lives.
Killings and kidnappings of Christians appear to have increased significantly in September in Nigeria, with 27 believers slain and more than 49 abducted.