Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
More Christian Clergy Missing in Syria
Posted on Friday, August 9, 2013
Last week's disappearance of an Italian Jesuit priest in Syria suggested foul play following the kidnappings of two other clergy in April, according to Morning Star News.
Algeria: Apostate faces prison for defaming Islam
Posted on Friday, August 9, 2013
For nearly nine months, an Algerian Christian convert from Islam still waits for a ruling on his appeal to the severe sentence handed him for allegedly proselytizing and defaming Islam and its prophet, according to Morning Star News.
Eritrea Punishes Christians for their Faith
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Eritrean authorities are punishing 39 Christian high school students by subjecting them to beatings and hard labor, according to Open Doors.
Blasphemy Case Finally Dismissed
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2013
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed an appeal against the decision of the Islamabad High Court to revoke the First Information Report formerly lodged against Rimsha Masih under Section 295 B and C of the Pakistani Penal Code,…
Pakistan Militants Attack Pentecostal Church; 1 Killed
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Suspected Islamic militants attacked a Pentecostal church in northwestern Pakistan killing a security guard and shooting at the building before leaving the scene, local officials and Christians told Worthy News.
Morsi Muslims ‘Rage’ Against Copts
Posted on Monday, July 8, 2013
Mobs of Muslims enraged over the forceful removal of the Muslim Brotherhood-backed Mohamed Morsi from office have retaliated against Christians across Egypt, according to Morning Star News.
Free Syrian Army Massacre Christian Village
Posted on Friday, July 5, 2013
Another massacre reportedly carried out by Free Syrian Army militants has targeted the residents of al-Duwayr/Douar, a Christian village close to the city of Homs and near Syria's border with Lebanon, according to Syria Report.
Jailed Blasphemer Moved Far From Her Home
Posted on Thursday, July 4, 2013
A Christian mother of five who was sentenced to death for blasphemy was suddenly moved from Sheikhupura District Jail to Multan Jail last month without any prior notice from Punjab prison authorities, according to the Pakistan Christian Post.
Syria Militants Behead Catholic Priest And Two Others
Posted on Tuesday, July 2, 2013
A Catholic priest has been publicly beheaded by suspected Islamic militants in northern Syria after accusations of collaborating with President Bashar Assad's government, Worthy News established Tuesday, July 2.
