Pilgrims shot dead on Egyptian bus
Seven Christian pilgrims were killed in central Egypt when a bus taking them to a remote monastery was attacked by gunmen on 2 November.
Hindu extremists attack Christians in Assam
Three anti-Christian incidents have taken place in Assam state, India, in one month.
“It was worth the suffering”
How Pastor Brunson kept his faith in Turkish jail American missionary Andrew Brunson says prayer was vital to his survival during two years in a Turkish prison. “I just kept…
Schoolchildren “constantly” kidnapped in Cameroon
After the latest kidnapping of 79 children and three staff from a Christian school in north west Cameroon, near Bamenda, all except two staff members have been released.
ISIS threatens the Pope
Islamic State fundamentalists have issued a warning to Pope Francis that he should not think he is safe.
China: Christian persecution soars as new laws bite
Fearful of the Church’s massive growth, China’s authorities are tearing down crosses and replacing them with national flags, limiting congregations to 20, dragging Christians off to ‘re-education’ camps and using…
Kidnapped girl appeals for rescue
A recording of Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu pleading with the government to set her free is genuine, according to her father. The audio message released by Leah’s captors is being…
Churches closed after Muslim riots
Due to attacks by Muslim mobs, eight Egyptian churches have been closed. According to Premier, the Muslim protesters didn’t want the church buildings to be given legal recognition. Two years…
Turkey refuses to free US pastor
Imprisoned American missionary Andrew Brunson cannot be released, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Premier reports that the Turkish president says his country cannot fulfil “unlawful requests” and will not…
Student blinded by mob
A Christian chemical engineering student in Karachi, Pakistan, was beaten so badly by a Muslim mob that he lost his sight. Accompanied by an Islamic cleric, 26 men beat Vikram…
Over 200 slaughtered in Nigeria
Ethnic and religious cleansing is barely reported The latest attacks on Christians in central Nigeria have left over 200 dead. Heavily-armed Muslim Fulani herdsmen raided mainly Christian villages near Jos…
Canadian jailed for handing out tracts
A Christian who handed out ‘Jesus saves’ leaflets at a gay pride parade in Toronto has been charged with hate crime and faces two years in jail. Canadian bus driver…
Iraqi Christians say thanks to Mike Pence
Iraqi Christians have thanked the USA for keeping its promise to help them return to their homes after fleeing from Isis jihadists.
Pastor shot dead in Mexico
A Mexican pastor has been gunned down nine years after his son was also shot and killed.
Indian state promises to repeal anti-conversion law
The state of Arunachal Pradesh in north-east India intends to reverse a 1978 law which bans converting from one religion to another.