Christians in danger during Ramadan
The Islamic month of Ramadan began on 2 April and will conclude on Sunday 1 May. During this period Muslims will fast from all food and drink during the hours […]
Ancient curse tablet could be hugely important
A recent announcement of an archaeological discovery has been described as “the most important inscription ever found in Israel.” Professor Gershon Galil’s words have been reported in news outlets around […]
North Korean Christians Killed
North Korean authorities have staged a massive sweep against underground Christians, a secret source recently shared. The raid happened while several dozen Christians were gathering for a meeting. They were […]
Iranian Christian’s retrial dismissed
An Iranian Christian convert serving a 10-year prison sentence has been denied his request for a retrial. Naser Navard Goltapeh, 60, has served more than four years of his sentence […]
2600-year-old clay seals found in Jerusalem
Dozens of inscribed clay seals dating back 2600 years, during the First Temple period, have been found near the Temple Mount, some inscribed with Biblical names. They were recovered during […]
China restricts Christianity on the internet
China’s new internet regulations went into effect on March 1, laying out broad restrictions on religious communication, teaching, and evangelism. The new rules put into writing unofficial penalties that some […]
China tightens restrictions on Christians
The Chinese government has tightened their internet surveillance to suppress religious content. Starting from March 1, all religious content shared on social media in China will require a permit. Any […]
Relentless violence, looming crisis in Ethiopia
On January 6, the United States Horn of Africa envoy Jeffrey Feltman met Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. The very next day, PM Abiy extended Christmas […]
Finnish MP on trial for Christian belief
The criminal trial against Finnish politician Paivi Rasanen began on January 24. A medical doctor by profession, the Christian parliamentarian – a former government minister and leader of the Christian […]
Afghanistan replaces North Korea as worst persecutor
A thousand more Christians were killed for their faith last year than the year before. A thousand more Christians were detained. Six hundred more churches were attacked or closed. And […]
Chinese Christians at risk of torture, warns UN
In a landmark decision concerning a Church of Almighty God asylum seeker in Switzerland, the UN Committee Against Torture ruled that the risk exists for all Christians. The worst decision […]
Jihadists force wife to carry husband’s decapitated head
Suspected Jihadists have decapitated a pastor in Cabo Delgado before forcing his wife to carry his head to the local police station. According to military sources, suspected Islamic extremists decapitated […]
Minorities skeptical of Pakistan PM
Minority leaders have expressed skepticism after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed punishment for religious vigilantes. “I have decided that from now on we will not spare those who resort […]
Call to protect Christians in India
The Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) has called on Karnataka state leaders to act immediately to safeguard the small Christian community in the Indian state before any “major untoward incident […]
Where Mary Magdalene may have worshipped
A 2000-year-old synagogue has been found in what is believed to be the hometown of Mary Magdalene. The synagogue is the second to be found in ancient Magdala, after the […]
Muslim mob murders Christian
A mob of 800 has killed a Christian man in Pakistan after accusing him of blasphemy. Priyantha Diyawadanage, a Sri Lankan factory manager and father of two, was beaten to […]