(Premier Christian News) Three Christian converts imprisoned for their faith in Iran have released video appeals calling on the government for a safe place to worship following their release from prison. Babak Hosseinzadeh and Behnam Akhlaghi were among nine Christian converts arrested in 2019 for attending a house-church in Iran's northern city of Rasht. The men were … [Read more...] about Imprisoned Christian Converts Plead for Safe Place To Worship After Release
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One Christian Killed and at Least 60 Kidnapped in Nigerian Church Attack
(Open Doors) Your prayers are again desperately needed for our family in Nigeria, following another attack on Christians, this time by a group of bandits. The incident reflects the increasing and shocking impunity with which armed bandits and extremist Islamic militants are wreaking havoc across Nigeria, with Christians often amongst those targeted. The country is number nine … [Read more...] about One Christian Killed and at Least 60 Kidnapped in Nigerian Church Attack
Myanmar’s Army Increased Attacks Against Christians in Kayah State
(International Christian Concern) There is no sign showing that the Burmese military (Tatmadaw) is willing to concede its quest for a permanent reign over Myanmar. On the contrary, since the February 1 coup, as the pro-democracy protestors fiercely push back against the Tatmadaw’s aggression, the latter has expanded its attacks from targeted cities to several states, especially … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s Army Increased Attacks Against Christians in Kayah State
Christian Watchdog Group to Host International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
(Christian Headlines) On Sunday (Nov. 7), Christians around the world will lift their voices in prayer for their brothers and sisters in Christ facing persecution. The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP) initiative is an annual event launched over two decades ago to remember those who endure persecution and oppression in countries where it … [Read more...] about Christian Watchdog Group to Host International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
Two Christians Killed, Dozens Abducted in Attack on Church
JOS, Nigeria (Morning Star News) Two Christians were killed in an attack on a church service in southern Kaduna state on Sunday (Oct. 31), with eight others slain in earlier assaults on predominantly Christian villages, sources said. The lethal attack on Baptist worshippers in Kakau Daji village, Chikun County, also resulted in the kidnapping of dozens of Christians from the … [Read more...] about Two Christians Killed, Dozens Abducted in Attack on Church