Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s attorney to be jailed
Posted on Monday, May 7, 2012
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani's Iranian attorney has been convicted of defending the rights of religious prisoners in the Islamic state and may soon begin serving a lengthy sentence.
Five Christian Converts Interrogated in Shiraz
Posted on Thursday, May 3, 2012
Following a February raid on a house church in Shiraz and the arrest of its Christian converts, the first of many interrogations for five detainees was finally held after they spent 80 days in Adel-Abad prison, according to…
Blind Chinese Activist Flees To US Embassy
Posted on Monday, April 30, 2012
A blind activist who became a symbol of the fight more religious and political rights in China has fled to the United States embassy in Beijing after escaping from house arrest, but others close to him have been…
Hindu Villagers Attack Christian Mourners
Posted on Monday, April 30, 2012
Hindus who tried to stop the burial of a Christian convert last week in Chattisgar state beat a pastor and other Christians, including children and the elderly, according to Compass News.
15 Christians Killed In Nigeria Attack
Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2012
Suspected Islamic militants attacked a Christian worship service in in northern Nigeria Sunday, April 29, killing over a dozen people and injuring many others, an evangelist told Worthy News from the region.
Religious Hostilities Heighten Worldwide
Posted on Sunday, April 29, 2012
For three-fourths of the world's population, practicing one's religion is becoming more difficult due to government restrictions and public hostilities, according to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
Sweden Plans Deportation Iranian Christians Despite Dangers
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
There was concern over the plight of several Iranian Christian asylum seekers in Sweden Tuesday, April 24, after Swedish authorities decided to deport them despite fears they may be jailed or even executed there, Christians said.
South Sudan Withdraws from Disputed Border
Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2012
South Sudan announced today it would withdraw its troops from the disputed border territory its forces recently acquired, thereby avoiding an all-out war with neighboring Sudan.
Azerbaijan Judge to “liquidate” church?
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2012
A court in Baku will decide next week whether Greater Grace Protestant Church – which has been registered with the state for 19 years – should be liquidated, according to Forum 18 News Service.
India Muslim Militants Attack Christians, Several Injured
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012
Christians in India's eastern West Bengal state were recovering of their injuries Thursday, April 12, after Muslim militants broke up a prayer meeting and beat up believers, including women, local police and Christians said.
Suspected Maoist Rebels Kill Indian Pastor
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012
A 35-year-old church pastor was murdered in India's southeastern Andhra Pradesh state by suspected Maoist rebels who slit his throat, police and Indian rights activists confirmed Thursday, April 12.
38 Killed In Easter Bombing Near Nigerian Churches
Posted on Monday, April 9, 2012
A car bombing in the northern Nigerian town of Kudana killed dozens of people and damaged churches during an Easter worship service Sunday, April 8, officials and Christians said.
12 Iranian Christians Stand Trial Easter Sunday
Posted on Monday, April 9, 2012
Twelve Christians are to stand trial in Iran on Easter Sunday on charges including "crimes against the order", an activist assisting them with advocacy told Worthy News.
