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American Pastor Jailed in Turkey is “In Extraordinary Danger”

Brunson has said his reason for living in Turkey for the past 23 years was "...for one purpose only. To tell about Jesus Christ."

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.

More Iranian Christians Given Harsh Prison Sentences

Christian Solidarity Worldwide have said the latest convictions are "aimed at intimidating members of minority faiths".

Message to the World From a Persecuted Coptic Girl

"This is my message to all the persecuted people around the world: 'Do not be afraid! Our lives are in God's hands and we have to adhere to our faith.'"

Iranian Christian Maryam Naghash Zargaran Released After 4 Years in Prison

The former children's music teacher and volunteer at an orphanage was jailed for "harming national security".

Daughter Fears for Her Imprisoned Christian Father During Ramadan

“In Constantine Prison, my father suffered physical assaults and his psychological condition seriously deteriorated."

Religious affairs minister in Sudan signals freedom of religion

In another sign that Islamist elements hostile to Christianity in Sudan could be reined in, the minister of religious affairs has reiterated that Christian...

Christian Missionaries Jailed in Iran

The four men were arrested in June last year after security agents raided a wedding party in Tehran.

The Chinese Government has declared “Church-Free Zones” Near School

Regulations to “protect” minors from religion reach a new level of absurdity, as churches near schools are forced to close, asked to share lists...

Pakistani Christian Family Running in Fear After Teenage Son Accused

The 16 year old boy was charged with blasphemy after speaking to a colleague about his faith.