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Iranian Actress Facing Deportation, and Possibly Death

She's been outspoken about her conversion to Christianity, and now fears deportation to Iran.

Eritrea: Over 100 Christians Arrested in 1 Month

Christians are forced to meet in pairs or small groups in homes, cemeteries and other locations hidden from the government's eye.

Catholic Priests Tortured to Join the Patriotic Church

The coronavirus pandemic doesn’t prevent the Chinese government from persecuting Catholic conscientious objectors in the Diocese of Mindong. Catholic conscientious objectors from the Mindong Diocese...

Pakistan Refuses Entry to ARK, Employers of 2 Missionaries Abducted and Murdered in May

Chinese media blamed the the deaths of the 2 Chinese missionaries on their employer who they said failed to warn them of the dangers of evangelising in Pakistan.

3 Week Hunger Strike Gets Iranian Christian Released on Bail

After receiving a 15 year sentence he decided to terminate his life slowly by going on hunger strike.

ISIS Tries to Impose its Own Version of Islamic Law in North Sinai

It seems that ISIS is attempting to expand its operations in Egypt as it faces significant setbacks in Iraq, Syria and Libya.

New measures forbid baptism, other items

Authorities in China’s Zhejiang province have forbidden baptism and offering boxes in a new set of measures. These include placing a church’s number of attendees,...

Mexico is the Most Dangerous Place for Priests

Serious persecution through organised corruption and crime not only affects priests, but Christians too.

Boko Haram Tried To Convert Me, Says Winners Pastor Held Hostage For 7 Months

Moses Oyeleke, a pastor with the Living Faith Church Worldwide, known as Winners’ Chapel, has regained freedom seven months after he was kidnapped by...

Uzbekistan Pastor Abducted, Beaten and Threatened

He describes his attack as "the longest 7 minutes of my life"...