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China: Church Demolished and 40 Christians Arrested

Authorities in Henan Province seem to be stepping up efforts to crack down on Christianity.

India: Attacks Against Christians Have Reached a Record High

Hindu extremists were suspected of being involved in most cases of violent assault.

Proof of Life for Indian Priest Kidnapped in March 2016

Father Uzhunnalil was kidnapped in Yemen during an attack where 16 people were murdered, including 4 nuns.

Two Christian workers receive deportation orders

Two Christian workers have received deportation orders from the Turkish authorities, the latest expulsions in what appears to be an official campaign to remove...

Do You Know What’s Happening to Christians in the Middle East?

New "Faithkeepers" Film Raises Awareness of Horrors Faced by Christians and how you can "Be your brother's keeper"

Life Sentences UpHeld for Brutal Malatya Murderers

During the trial, the murderers insisted they were trying to stop the “harmful activities” of Christian missionaries dishonouring Islam.

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,...

A Woman Arrested During Eritrean Government Crackdown on Christians Dies in Jail

Since May this year, 210 Christians have reportedly been detained, with 23 Christians rounded up in the first week of August alone.

ISIS Affiliate in Nigeria Releases a Video Showing 11 Executions

DAKAR, Senegal — An affiliate of the Islamic State in Nigeria has claimed responsibility for the execution of 11 people, saying the killings were...

Vice President Mike Pence Speaks at World Summit in Defence of Persecuted Christians

Pence encouraged those who have suffered because of their faith and pledged the support of the President, Donald Trump.