02.22.2025

Please pray for Pastor Ma Yan, a Hui Christian in Yunnan Province of China

As we pray for Christians in China today, let’s start by reminding ourselves that God is an ever-present help

Sudan Gospel workers see continuing violence, bloodshed

Political analysts say the end of Sudan’s war is near as the army retakes rebel-held territory in the capital city. John*, a Gospel worker who oversees efforts in Sudan, isn’t so sure.

The battle for hope in Haiti’s kids

There’s a battle for hope in Haiti.

70 Christians Discovered Beheaded in Church in the DRC

Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the latest tragic attack on believers in the country, according to Open Doors.

Christian in Pakistan Jailed for 17 Months Wins Bail

Now 18, Akash Karamat accused of blasphemy in three cases.

USCIRF Welcomes the Release of Two Religious Prisoners in Saudi Arabia

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes news of the release from prison of Salma al-Shehab and Assad al-Ghamdi. 

USCIRF Urges Resumption of Lautenberg-Specter Program

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urges the Trump administration, as it reviews U.S. refugee policy, to prioritize reopening the legal pathway that allows Jews, Christians, Baha’is, and other persecuted religious minorities from Iran and the former Soviet Union to resettle in the United States.

Religious freedom concerns remain as U.S. and India strengthen ties

On February 13, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. President Donald Trump. 

What’s at stake for Pakistanis accused of blasphemy

 As blasphemy cases increase in Pakistan, some families are crying foul. 

Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church

Devoted Christians in an area of Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province said Thursday they fear for their future after hardline local Muslims objected to their worship activities and construction of a church.

USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in Egypt

This report assesses the situation of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Egypt. 

One-third to half of Haiti gang members are kids

Haiti’s youth bear the brunt of an escalating crisis.

Family Asks Pakistan To Free Tortured Christian From Jail

The family of a young Christian man who has been jailed in Pakistan for nearly eight months and almost died of torture on alleged false charges of “blasphemy” against Islam appeal for his release.

Opposition Arises against Church in Indonesia

Banner opposing construction appears unexpectedly.

Minorities, Christians an easy punching bag in Bangladesh’s social unrest

It has been six months since an interim government was formed in Bangladesh following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

Nigeria: 5 Muslim Men Receive Life Sentences for Rape of 10-Year-Old Christian Girl

Five Muslim men, aged 21 to 25, were sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old Christian girl in September 2024 in Nigeria, in September 2024, according to International Christian Concern.

High court in Pakistan calls for investigation behind blasphemy case surge

If you follow stories of the persecuted church around the world, you might know that the accusation of blasphemy can be life-threatening in some countries. 

Pakistani Pastor Shot By Two Assailants (Worthy News Investigation)

A Presbyterian church pastor was recovering from his injuries Friday after being shot in Pakistan’s Punjab province, church sources told Worthy News.

Body of Slain Christian Doctor Discovered in Pakistan

The body of a young missing Christian medical doctor who was “murdered” in southeastern Pakistan amid rising Islamic extremism has been found, Christians confirmed Sunday.