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India’s Chhattisgarh Enacts Tough Anti-Conversion Law, Christians Raise Alarm
India’s Chhattisgarh Enacts Tough Anti-Conversion Law, Christians Raise Alarm

A new anti-conversion law in India’s Chhattisgarh state is drawing sharp criticism from Christian leaders and human rights advocates, who warn it could intensify persecution against religious minorities.

Christian Family Home Set Ablaze In Pakistan After Dispute, Raising Minority Safety Concerns
Christian Family Home Set Ablaze In Pakistan After Dispute, Raising Minority Safety Concerns

A Christian family’s home was reportedly set on fire following a local dispute in eastern Pakistan, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of minority communities in the Muslim-majority nation.

India Church Leaders Nearly Killed In Karnataka Attack Amid Rising Pressure On Christians
India Church Leaders Nearly Killed In Karnataka Attack Amid Rising Pressure On Christians

Two church leaders are recovering after they were reportedly nearly killed by Hindus while evangelizing in southwest India’s Karnataka state, underscoring growing hostility toward Christians in the world’s largest Hindu nation.

Fulani Militants Kill Christians In Nigeria As Violence Escalates
Fulani Militants Kill Christians In Nigeria As Violence Escalates

Suspected Islamic “Fulani terrorists” killed at least eight Christians in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, Christian sources said Monday, days after scores of people were killed in a separate attack.

Eritrea Arrests Christians Again, Raising Fresh Fears Of Persecution
Eritrea Arrests Christians Again, Raising Fresh Fears Of Persecution

Concerns remained Friday over the whereabouts of more than a dozen Christians who were reportedly detained during a recent gathering in the authoritarian-ruled East African nation.

Pakistan Christians Killed, Injured In Violence And Incidents In Punjab Province
Pakistan Christians Killed, Injured In Violence And Incidents In Punjab Province

A Christian teenager was shot and killed in Pakistan’s volatile Punjab Province on Wednesday shortly after another person died when a truck rammed into a crowd of roughly 200 Christians, sources told Worthy News.

Pakistan Christians Demand Justice After Custody Death, Girl Abduction (Worthy News In-Depth)
Pakistan Christians Demand Justice After Custody Death, Girl Abduction (Worthy News In-Depth)

Christians in Pakistan demand justice after police allegedly tortured and killed a Catholic father of four while elsewhere a 16-year-old Christian girl was abducted, “forcibly converted to Islam and possibly married to a Muslim prayer leader,” Christians said.

Nigeria Church Group Denies Christians Freed By Army After Deadly Easter Attacks
Nigeria Church Group Denies Christians Freed By Army After Deadly Easter Attacks

A Nigerian church group has denied army claims that troops rescued dozens of Christians abducted during a deadly Easter attack, as conflicting reports emerged about the number of victims in northwestern Kaduna State.

Christians Killed In Easter Church Attacks In Nigeria; Army Rescues Worshipers
Christians Killed In Easter Church Attacks In Nigeria; Army Rescues Worshipers

At least five worshipers were killed when suspected Islamic “terrorists,” also known locally as “bandits,” attacked Easter services at churches in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna State, authorities said, with dozens of abducted worshipers later rescued by troops.

Christians Killed, Others Abducted In Easter Church Attacks In Nigeria
Christians Killed, Others Abducted In Easter Church Attacks In Nigeria

At least seven worshipers were killed, and several others abducted when suspected Islamic “terrorists,” also known locally as “bandits,” attacked two churches during Easter services in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna State, authorities and sources said.

Christian Town In Syria Targeted Ahead Of Easter As Violence Escalates
Christian Town In Syria Targeted Ahead Of Easter As Violence Escalates

Christians in central Syria faced a tense Easter weekend after their town was targeted by armed Muslim men, with residents watching in horror as church property, homes, shops, a café, and cars were damaged, residents said.

Millions of Americans Anticipate Spiritual Awakening, Barna Report Finds
Millions of Americans Anticipate Spiritual Awakening, Barna Report Finds

A new report from Barna Group reveals a striking shift in America’s spiritual climate, with nearly three in ten U.S. adults believing a spiritual revival could emerge within the next year. The research, conducted in partnership with Gloo as part of the 2026 State of the Church initiative, points to a growing openness to faith—especially among younger generations.

Palm Sunday Massacre Leaves Dozens Dead in Nigeria as Violence Targets Christian Communities
Palm Sunday Massacre Leaves Dozens Dead in Nigeria as Violence Targets Christian Communities

At least 30 people were killed in a brutal Palm Sunday attack in Ungwan Rukuba, a community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state, Nigeria, marking yet another deadly incident during one of Christianity’s holiest seasons, according to International Christian Concern.

Christian Congregation Attacked, Pastor Injured in India Amid Rising Tensions Over Anti-Conversion Laws
Christian Congregation Attacked, Pastor Injured in India Amid Rising Tensions Over Anti-Conversion Laws

A group of radical Hindu nationalists violently attacked a small Christian congregation in Maharashtra, India, on February 10, leaving a pastor seriously injured and forcing believers to flee their village.

Christians In Pakistan Alarmed By Custodial Death, Child Marriage Ruling
Christians In Pakistan Alarmed By Custodial Death, Child Marriage Ruling

Christians in Pakistan expressed concern about their safety Friday after a believer reportedly died in police custody while the nation’s recently created Federal Constitutional Court approved the marriage between a Muslim man and an underaged Christian girl.

Churches Plan Millions Of Bibles in Iran Despite War, Christians Say
Churches Plan Millions Of Bibles in Iran Despite War, Christians Say

American churches and mission groups are preparing to bring millions of Bibles and other Christian literature into Iran despite the ongoing war in the region, Christians familiar with the plans say.

Iranian Christian Convert Plans Return as Fighter as War Raises Fears for Christians
Iranian Christian Convert Plans Return as Fighter as War Raises Fears for Christians

An Iranian Christian convert who fled a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in early January says he plans to return to his homeland as a fighter, underscoring growing concerns over the safety of minority Christians amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.

Senior Nigerian Evangelical Leader Abducted As Church Attacks Raise Alarm
Senior Nigerian Evangelical Leader Abducted As Church Attacks Raise Alarm

A senior leader of one of Nigeria’s largest evangelical denominations has been abducted in Nigeria’s central Plateau State while concern remains about several Christian worshipers kidnapped elsewhere in the turbulent African nation, Christian sources said Tuesday.

Several Worshippers Kidnapped In Nigeria Church Attack As Concerns Persist
Several Worshippers Kidnapped In Nigeria Church Attack As Concerns Persist

Concerns remained Tuesday about the whereabouts of several worshippers who were abducted Sunday when gunmen attacked the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Nigeria’s north-central Kwara State, police said.

Christian Sanitary Worker In Pakistan Faces Death Penalty In Blasphemy Case
Christian Sanitary Worker In Pakistan Faces Death Penalty In Blasphemy Case

A Christian sanitary worker in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad faces a possible death sentence after spending more than three years behind bars over alleged blasphemy against Islam.