Captor of 12-year-old girl sentenced to life

September 30, 2025

A man convicted in the kidnap and rape of a 12-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan has been sentenced to life in prison.

Churches seek state approval to exist, but applications in limbo

September 29, 2025

A Protestant church that applied for required state registration five months ago is not only being denied a progress report but is also being told that the church cannot meet until registration is approved.

Construction of church, prayer park halted

September 26, 2025

Construction of a church and religious tourism site in Indonesia have been halted due to opposition from several sources.

Christian accused of blasphemy granted ‘rare’ bail

September 20, 2025

A Christian arrested on a false charge of blasphemy in Pakistan was quickly granted bail in what a source called a “rare” court decision.

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Christian girl rescued from captor in Pakistan

September 12, 2025

A 16-year-old Christian girl who was kidnapped, forced to marry her captor, raped and then sexually trafficked has been rescued and returned temporarily to her family.

Evangelist, young son expelled from district

August 26, 2025

State officials and local clerics closed a prayer house and halted Christian activities for the time being and also expelled an evangelist and his young son from the district.

Rare court order lets woman declare Christianity

August 22, 2025

In a rare decision, a Pakistani court ordered issuance of a new government identification card to a woman to acknowledge her conversion to Christianity.