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(International Christian Concern) Church leaders and human rights activists in Pakistan are speaking out against a video in which an Islamic cleric claims his organization is using COVID-19 food aid to convert non-Muslims to Islam. Pakistani Christians claim this cleric and his organization are misusing the COVID-19 pandemic to abuse Pakistan’s already persecuted religious … [Read more...] about Cleric in Pakistan Touts Use of COVID-19 Aid to Convert Minorities to Islam

(Open Doors) Recently, a former North Korean prisoner—your brother in Christ—shared his prayer for his people during the COVID-19 crisis. Open Doors was there to capture his heart and his voice. In the No. 1 most dangerous country for Christians for 19 consecutive years, Christians are spied on, abused and imprisoned for their faith. Open Doors estimates that 50,000 secret … [Read more...] about Former North Korean Prisoner Cries Out: ‘Please Pray for My People’

(Independent) Some German churches have reopened on Sunday after being shut for more than a month because of Covid-19.  Worshippers will have to maintain social distancing and wear masks, according to the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.  Singing will be forbidden amid concerns that it causes the virus to spread more easily, and physical contact – like the … [Read more...] about Churches Reopen in Germany – but No Singing or Handshakes Allowed

(LifeSite News) A Christian church in Ontario filing a Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms challenge against the Ontario provincial government after police showed up at a drive-in service and threatened to hold those present “accountable.” The Church of God in Aylmer, Ontario says police, acting on the Ontario provincial government’s Emergency Management and … [Read more...] about Christian Church to Sue Ontario Govt After Police Threaten Attendees at Drive-In Service

(ChurchLeaders) On May 3, Chinese officials raided a private residence in Xiamen city in Fujian province while members of a church were holding a worship service. During the police raid, authorities confiscated cell phones, injured several people, and detained six of the church’s members. “You have entered my house, you grab our cell phones, you beat up people, you intrude … [Read more...] about Violent Raid of Chinese Church Leaves 3 Injured