Pakistan Court Acquits Second Christian Of Blasphemy
A court in Pakistan has acquitted a second Christian of blasphemy, just days after another believer was also cleared of similar charges.
Christian Persecution
Fulani Herdsmen Kill 28 Christians, Including Pastor, in Nigeria Village Raid
Fulani herdsmen attacked a Christian village in Plateau state, Nigeria, early Monday, killing 28 Christians, including a pastor, after reportedly being guided toward the homes of church leaders, according to Christian Daily International-Morning Star News.
Christian Salon Worker Defended by Employer in Pakistan Amid Discrimination Concerns
An incident at a beauty salon in Pakistan’s largest city has sparked renewed debate about discrimination against Christians after a customer reportedly refused to be served by a Christian employee because of her faith.
Christian Brick Kiln Worker Killed in Pakistan; Family Demands Justice
A Christian brick kiln worker and father of four has been stabbed to death in Pakistan’s city of Pattoki amid concerns over the vulnerability of Christians in the Islamic nation, sources told Worthy News Tuesday.
Six Naga Christians, Including Two Pastors, Found Dead in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Deepens
Six Naga Christian men taken hostage in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, including two pastors, were found dead on June 10, with their remains reportedly mutilated, deepening fears that the region’s long-running ethnic conflict is spiraling into another deadly cycle of revenge.
Brazilian Parents Sentenced to Prison for Homeschooling Children Amid Religious Freedom Concerns
A Brazilian court has sentenced a mother and father to 50 days in prison for homeschooling their two daughters, a landmark ruling that has intensified concerns over parental rights, religious freedom, and the growing power of the state over family life.
Blind Christian Acquitted In Pakistan Blasphemy Case
In a “significant judgment welcomed by Pakistan’s Christian community and human rights advocates,” a court in Pakistan acquitted a blind Christian man who potentially faced the death penalty for blasphemy against Islam, a Christian advocate told Worthy News.
Fulani Herdsmen Kill Five Christians In Nigeria As Kidnapped Believers Remain Missing
Fulani herdsmen killed five Christians at a mining site in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, highlighting continuing attacks on Christian communities in Africa’s most populous nation, Christians say.
Christians Protest Alleged Forced Marriage, Conversion Of Minor In Pakistan
A Christian family and supporters have rallied in the eastern Pakistani city of Faisalabad after a 16-year-old Christian girl reportedly disappeared and was allegedly forced to marry and convert to Islam.
Dozens Of Christians Killed In Ethiopia As Prime Minister Condemns Attacks
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has condemned attacks that reportedly killed dozens of Christians and displaced hundreds more in central Ethiopia in recent weeks.
Christian Family Seeks Justice After Mysterious Death of Pakistani Driver
The grieving family of a Christian man in Pakistan demanded justice Monday after what relatives described as his mysterious disappearance and tragic death in a case that has raised concerns among human rights advocates and members of the country’s Christian minority.
Chinese Police Raid Early Rain Covenant Church, Detain Elders and Members During Sunday Worship
Police and government officials raided a Sunday worship service of Early Rain Covenant Church in southwestern China, detaining elders, members, and children as Beijing continues its crackdown on unregistered Protestant congregations.
Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan After Alleged Threats, Family Demands Justice
Christians in northeastern Pakistan expressed grief Sunday over the killing of a young Christian man by armed Muslims who also allegedly threatened women, sources told Worthy News.
Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan, Sparking Calls For Justice
The killing of a 22-year-old Christian man in Pakistan’s Punjab province has sparked grief and renewed concerns about the safety of religious minorities, Christian leaders told Worthy News on Wednesday.
U.S. Medical Missionary Recovering After Contracting Ebola While Serving in Congo
U.S. medical missionary Dr. Peter Stafford and his family have been released from hospital isolation in Germany more than two weeks after Stafford contracted the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while serving as a surgeon in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Christian Officer Wins Settlement After Suspension Over Islam Questions
A community police officer in northern England has won a settlement after his suspension for questioning Islam in a case that underscored broader concerns about workplace pressure on devout Christians, his defense team told Worthy News.
Christian Killed In Faisalabad Stabbing As Minority Safety Concerns Grow
Christians in Pakistan’s industrial city of Faisalabad remained on edge Thursday after a Christian railway employee was killed and two relatives seriously injured in an alleged nighttime stabbing attack by a Muslim suspect that community leaders say has renewed concerns about minority safety in the Islamic nation.
Iranian Christian Convert Mary Mohammadi Disappears After Detention (Worthy News Investigation)
Concerns are growing over the fate of Iranian Christian convert, journalist, and human rights defender Mary Mohammadi after reports emerged that she disappeared following an apparent detention by Iranian authorities.
Vietnam Detains Two Montagnard Christians Accused Of ‘Undermining National Unity’
Authorities in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province have detained two Montagnard Christians on accusations of “undermining national unity” in the latest case involving ethnic minority believers in the communist-run nation, Christians told Worthy News on Monday.
U.S. Military Targets ISIS Network Accused of Killing Christians in Nigeria
The U.S. Department of War is stepping up efforts to protect Christians in Nigeria after President Donald Trump directed military leaders to focus on terrorist networks targeting believers in the West African nation, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.