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Fulani Herdsmen Kill Pastor in North-Central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen in north-central Nigeria on Saturday (July 24) killed a Christian pastor they had kidnapped two weeks before, a church source said. The Rev. Danlami Yakwoi of the Evangelical Church Winning…
3,462 Christians Murdered in Nigeria in 2021: It’s the ‘Biggest Killing Ground of Christians’ in the World
More than 3,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria this year by Muslim militants amidst a massive wave of persecution that also has resulted in 300 churches being threatened, attacked or destroyed,…
Pastor in India Driven from Home after Police Torture, Threats
A pastor in northern India was forced to leave his village and flee with his family more than 600 miles away after police last month tortured and threatened him, he said. Officers…
Christians in Pakistan Suffer Court Setback in Child Marriages/Conversions
Efforts to end the abduction and forced conversion/marriage of minor Christian girls suffered a setback when the Supreme Court of Pakistan last week declined to intervene in the issue, sources said. Supreme…
African Pastor Receives Death Threats after Helping Christians Flee from Fulani Militants
A pastor and humanitarian who helps assist displaced communities from assaults by armed Fulani assailants has recently received death threats against him and his family. Last Monday, Pastor Gideon Agwom Mutum, the…
‘I Shouldn’t Be Here’: Las Vegas Pastor Commends First Responders Who Saved His Life following Brutal Stabbing
A Las Vegas pastor is well on the road to recovery after an assailant stabbed him 21 times with a butcher knife inside his home back in March. The Rev. Russ Smethers,…
Christian Schools in Nigeria Forced to Close as Violent Attacks, Kidnappings Continue in Kaduna State
An alarming rise in kidnappings has forced 13 schools, mostly Christian institutions, in Kaduna, Nigeria to close down in an effort to slow the rate of abductions. The Kaduna State Schools Quality…
Persecution worsens for Christians in post-coup Myanmar
Christians and ethnic minorities in predominantly Buddhist Myanmar are facing increased oppression under the junta which overthrew the civilian government on Feb. 1. Experts warned of the increased danger of persecution of…
Christian mother takes school to court over gay pride parade
A Christian mother who says her 4-year-old son was forced to take part in a gay pride parade against her will have her case heard in court this week. Izzy Montague says…
Hindu activists threaten Christian pastors in India
One pastor in Chhattisgarh says his church members are very frightened and feel they are being targeted by extremists. Hindu activists in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh have disrupted a prayer…
Italian bishops ask all to pray for migrants crossing the sea
With migrants and refugees continuing to arrive in Italy by sea and with others drowning in the Mediterranean while making the attempt, the Italian bishops have asked parishes throughout the country to…
South Korean Church offers free health care for homeless
Seoul Archdiocese inaugurates Raphael Nanum Homeless Clinic within Myeongdong Babjib, a soup kitchen. Seoul Archdiocese in South Korea has expanded its charitable services for the vulnerable homeless community to offer free health care…
Thanking God for Miracles, Asylum Seekers Enter US
With the end of Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, new needs challenge Christian ministries helping migrants. When the Honduran woman got to Alma Ruth’s studio apartment in McAllen, Texas, she took…
Employer Allegedly Sends Hit Men to Kill Christian
A Christian employee’s Muslim supervisor sent people to kill him last month in eastern Uganda after he refused to convert to Islam, sources said. Christians at the funeral of evangelist Fred Isiko,…
Illinois School Reverses Course after Banning 2nd Grade Girl from Reading Her Bible during Recess
Last week, school officials in Illinois reversed their decision to ban a second-grade girl from bringing her Bible to school. American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), a conservative law firm focusing on…
Christian Couple on Death Row in Pakistan Acquitted
The Lahore High Court (LHC), on Thursday, acquitted a Christian couple sentenced to death on charges of blaspheming Islam, their attorney said. Justice Shahbaz Ali Rizvi and Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh accepted…
Pastor Contracts COVID-19 after Assault in Eastern India
A pastor in eastern India contracted COVID-19 while seeking treatment at hospitals where personnel were reluctant to admit him for injuries sustained in a Hindu extremist assault last month, sources said. Pastor…
Indian tribal Christians denied food over their faith
Families in Chhattisgarh face a social boycott for refusing to follow the Sarna religion. Sixteen Christian families in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh have been denied access to food, water and…
