Residents asked to report religious activities

October 27, 2025

Authorities in a city in China’s Henan Province are requesting that residents report any private or “illegal” religious activities.

Court thwarts father’s quest to recover kidnapped daughter

October 25, 2025

A judge dismissed a Christian father’s court petition to recover his young daughter, whose custody was awarded to her kidnapper.

Attacks upon Christians follow conversion bill’s OK

October 24, 2025

Passage of an “anticonversion bill” in one of India’s states appears to have prompted attacks upon Christians there.

Displaced Christians sheltering at school threatened

October 23, 2025

A Sudanese Christian school where hundreds of individuals displaced by war had taken refuge was stormed in September, and the occupants were threatened and told to leave.

Easter to become national holiday in Egypt?

October 23, 2025

People from various religious backgrounds are appealing the decision of Egypt’s prime minister not to recognize Easter Sunday as a national holiday.

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.