Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – A Christian woman charged with blasphemy nine months ago is still in prison in Pakistan. Last July, she was accused of insulting Islam in a WhatsApp conversation and has been awaiting her trial ever since. The trial is expected to be held today, but these trials have been known to go on for years or even decades. Her husband and … [Read more...] about Christian Woman Awaits Blasphemy Trial in Pakistan
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Newly Released ISIS Video Depicts Execution of Nigerian Christians
Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – On May 12, 2022, ISIS released a video via a news outlet of the execution of twenty Nigerian Christians in the northeast Nigerian state of Borno. The video, though it was published by ISIS, involved militants belonging to the Islamic State affiliate group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), an offshoot of Boko Haram. In … [Read more...] about Newly Released ISIS Video Depicts Execution of Nigerian Christians
The Church is Growing in North Korea
North Korea (International Christian Concern) Archbishop Victorinus Yoon Kong-hi, one of South Korea’s most senior clergymen, says he believes the church, specifically the Catholic Church, is growing in North Korea. The growth continues even though Christians in North Korea live in hiding and endure heavy persecution. The archbishop shared these encouraging remarks in a … [Read more...] about The Church is Growing in North Korea
‘City of Caves’: 2,000-Year-old Underground Turkish City May Have Sheltered Persecuted Christians
(Christian Headlines) An underground city in southeastern Turkey built roughly 2,000 years ago is believed to have sheltered early Christians amid Roman persecution. The ancient complex, known as Matiate, is located in the Midyat district of Mardin province. It was first uncovered in 2020 and is believed to be the largest underground city in the … [Read more...] about ‘City of Caves’: 2,000-Year-old Underground Turkish City May Have Sheltered Persecuted Christians
Three Churches Attacked and Looted in Northern Nigeria
Nigeria (International Christian Concern) On May 14, 2022, protestors attacked and looted three churches and other Christian-owned stores in northern Nigeria. The three churches damaged by the protestors were the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, St. Kevin’s Catholic Church and Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA). The churches are all located in Sokoto, a state in … [Read more...] about Three Churches Attacked and Looted in Northern Nigeria