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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.

Christian Action Star Chuck Norris Dies At 86
Christian Action Star Chuck Norris Dies At 86

Chuck Norris, the martial artist and Hollywood action star known worldwide for his outspoken Christian faith and message of perseverance, has died at the age of 86, his family confirmed.

Concerns Grow For Christians In Iranian Prisons Amid Strikes
Concerns Grow For Christians In Iranian Prisons Amid Strikes

Families and friends of scores of Christians held in Iranian prisons have requested prayers as “concerns for their well-being grow and communication has all but ceased” amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran, Christians told Worthy News Thursday.

Elderly Christian Acquitted In Pakistan Blasphemy Case After Two-Year Ordeal
Elderly Christian Acquitted In Pakistan Blasphemy Case After Two-Year Ordeal

A Pakistani court has acquitted an elderly Christian who was falsely accused of blasphemy against Islam, his defense team confirmed.

Pastor Killed, Christians Abducted In Nigeria After Trump Warns Of More US Strikes
Pastor Killed, Christians Abducted In Nigeria After Trump Warns Of More US Strikes

Suspected Islamic Fulani herdsmen have killed a pastor and abducted other Christians in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna state, a region marked by recurring religious and ethnic tensions, despite U.S.-backed efforts to curb extremism that has killed thousands of Christians annually, Worthy News learned Tuesday.

Killing Of Christian Youth In Pakistan Sparks Outrage; Police Arrest One Suspect
Killing Of Christian Youth In Pakistan Sparks Outrage; Police Arrest One Suspect

Pakistani police have launched a murder investigation after a young Christian man was brutally killed in the eastern city of Lahore, shocking members of the country’s small Christian community, investigators told Worthy News.

Christian Youth Killed In Lahore Sparks Outrage; One Suspect Arrested
Christian Youth Killed In Lahore Sparks Outrage; One Suspect Arrested

Pakistani police have launched a criminal investigation after a young Christian man was brutally killed in the eastern city of Lahore, an attack that has shocked members of the country’s small Christian community, investigators told Worthy News on Saturday.

Bible Sales Surge In Britain As Young Generation Rediscovers Faith
Bible Sales Surge In Britain As Young Generation Rediscovers Faith

Bible sales in Britain have surged to their highest levels since records began, reflecting a growing spiritual interest across the nation—particularly among younger generations.

25,000 Christians Face Eviction In Pakistan’s Capital As Father Reported Missing
25,000 Christians Face Eviction In Pakistan’s Capital As Father Reported Missing

Nearly 25,000 Christians, many of them impoverished sanitation workers and day laborers, face possible eviction from their homes in Pakistan’s capital after authorities ordered them to vacate two settlements within days, Christians familiar with the situation confirmed Thursday.

Pastor Beaten Unconscious in India as Hindu Nationalists Attack House Church
Pastor Beaten Unconscious in India as Hindu Nationalists Attack House Church

A pastor was recovering Wednesday after being beaten unconscious when a mob of Hindu nationalists attacked a house church gathering in central India, assaulting worshippers that included women and children, Christians familiar with the case said.

Christians Concerned As Bihar Weighs Anti-Conversion Law
Christians Concerned As Bihar Weighs Anti-Conversion Law

Christians in India voiced concern after lawmakers in the northern state of Bihar suggested introducing an anti-conversion law similar to legislation adopted in several other states.

Mexico Christians Face Rising Attacks After Cartel Retaliation (Worthy News Focus)
Mexico Christians Face Rising Attacks After Cartel Retaliation (Worthy News Focus)

Evangelical Christians in parts of Mexico are facing renewed persecution after cartel retaliation erupted following the killing of one of the country’s most notorious drug lords in a U.S.-backed military operation that left dozens of Mexican soldiers dead, Christian advocates say.

Christian Leader Welcomes US Call To Keep Pakistan On Religious Freedom Watch List
Christian Leader Welcomes US Call To Keep Pakistan On Religious Freedom Watch List

A Christian rights leader in Pakistan has welcomed a recommendation by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to keep Pakistan designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” amid reports of widespread violence against Christians and other minorities.

Christian Girl, 10, Targeted In Attempted Rape Attack In Pakistan
Christian Girl, 10, Targeted In Attempted Rape Attack In Pakistan

Authorities in Pakistan launched an investigation after a 10-year-old Christian girl was allegedly targeted in an attempted rape by a Muslim man in Punjab province amid a series of violent incidents against Christians in the region, investigators said Sunday.

Islamic Militants Turn To Christ In Nigeria Amid Violence, Film Shows (Worthy News In-Depth)
Islamic Militants Turn To Christ In Nigeria Amid Violence, Film Shows (Worthy News In-Depth)

A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new documentary by a global mission group.

Two Arrested After Killing Of Christian Worker Sparks Protests In Pakistan
Two Arrested After Killing Of Christian Worker Sparks Protests In Pakistan

Pakistani police have arrested two Muslim suspects in connection with the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker whose death sparked protests in the country’s eastern Punjab province, investigators and Christian advocates said Saturday.