Religious Freedom

Jihadists in Niger, Mali kill 48 people in a week of ‘horrific tragedies’ as militants impose tax on Christians

Africa Religious Freedom

4 min read

At least 39 civilians including children were killed by Jihadists in Niger while another nine died in central Mali after militants attacked and shot at residents in Segue village. Niger’s defense ministry termed the two separate incidents as ‘barbaric’ adding that the ‘horrific tragedies’ happened in Libiri where 21 people were killed and 18 in Kokorou near the border with Burkina Faso.

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Anglican archbishop and driver missing in southeast Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

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Christian mother beaten by husband in Somalia flees for safety

Africa Religious Freedom

2 min read
Legislation in Russia would ban worship in residential complexes

Europe Religious Freedom

3 min read
Christians kept from attending Christmas service in Indonesia

Asia Religious Freedom

2 min read
Fulani gunmen kill 19 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

5 min read

Opinion

What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me

US & Canada Religious Freedom

8 min read

The US National Prayer Breakfast is a tradition in Washington, D.C. the first Thursday of every year. This year participants from all over the world were encouraged by the call for a revival of religious fervor. It is good and right to pray for our leaders and this opinion provide sound biblical guidance.
No let up from the power of cartels and criminal groups in Latin America

Latin America Religious Freedom

3 min read

While some parts of the world experience horrific terrorism and abuse of Christians, churches have the opportunity to make the biggest difference for religious freedom in the world today. In this final part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to Latin America.
China’s leaders increasingly concerned about Christian church as CCP legitimacy questioned

Asia Religious Freedom

3 min read

While some parts of the world experience horrific terrorism and abuse of Christians, churches have the opportunity to make the biggest difference for religious freedom in the world today. In this fourth part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to East Asia.
Election losses in 2024 set back the Hindu extremist agenda, but the Hindutva movement remains powerful

Asia Religious Freedom

4 min read

While some parts of the world experience horrific terrorism and abuse of Christians, churches have the opportunity to make the biggest difference for religious freedom in the world today. In this third part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to South Asia.

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4 min read

Asia Religious Freedom

Christian girl in Pakistan charged with theft after evading rape

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

A Muslim businessman in Pakistan has falsely charged a 15-year-old Christian girl and two of her relatives with theft in retaliation for leaving his employ following his attempt to rape her, her father said.
3 min read

Asia Religious Freedom

Independent National Commission for Minorities urged in Pakistan

By CDI Staff

A federal ministerial committee in Pakistan reviewing a bill that would create a National Commission for Minorities (NCM) seeks to make it financially and administratively autonomous to safeguard rights for religious minorities.
4 min read

Middle East Religious Freedom

Christians in Syria face ‘uncertain, perilous future’ under HTS, persecution watchdog warns

By The Christian Post

Christians in Syria confront an uncertain and perilous future under the control of Islamist-led rebel forces, a human rights group has warned. The city’s minority Christian population, significantly diminished by years of civil war, now grapples with fears of escalating threats and restrictions.
5 min read

Africa Religious Freedom

More than 94 Christians slain in Nigeria’s Benue, Taraba states

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians in central Nigeria’s Benue state between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, sources said.
4 min read

Europe Religious Freedom

Degradation of religious rights noted in launch of yearbooks

By Chris Eyte

Religious freedom and human rights have not improved “in hardly any region of the world” in the past decade, with numbers of persecuted Christians steadily increasing, former World Evangelical Alliance Sec. Gen. Thomas Schirrmacher said on Thursday (Dec. 5).
4 min read

Asia Religious Freedom

Christians prohibited from choir practice at site in Indonesia

By Morning Star News

Muslims in a village in Indonesia stopped a church choir from rehearsing on Sunday evening (Dec. 1) for a Christmas service on the false premise that the Christians needed permission from community leaders, sources said.

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US evangelical body calls for compassion and aid to help refugees and the poor, while acknowledging need for reform

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

Less than 4 min

The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible stewardship of U.S. resources while urging compassion for vulnerable populations. In a newly adopted motion, the organization calls on the federal government to maintain international aid programs and work with faith-based organizations to support those in need at home and abroad.
Canadian evangelical body urges government to retain religious charities' status amid proposed policy changes

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

Less than 2 min
Herdsmen kill one Christian, then six others in Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

Less than 3 min
Over 4,000 commit to follow Jesus at ‘Encountering God’ gathering in Ethiopia as Franklin Graham proclaims the 'unchanging Gospel'

Africa Church & Missions

Less than 3 min
Honduran primary elections marred by delays as evangelicals urge calm

Latin America Society & Culture

Less than 2 min
Anglican evangelical ethicist laments 'considerable confusion', raises ‘serious questions’ about next Archbishop of Canterbury appointment

Europe Church & Missions

Less than 3 min

Religious Freedom

Jihadists in Niger, Mali kill 48 people in a week of ‘horrific tragedies’ as militants impose tax on Christians

Sudanese Christian mother firm in faith despite attack

Forcibly converted Christian girl escapes captors in Pakistan: 'Even in the darkest times, miracles can happen'

Latest

Anglican archbishop and driver missing in southeast Nigeria

Christian mother beaten by husband in Somalia flees for safety

Legislation in Russia would ban worship in residential complexes

Christians kept from attending Christmas service in Indonesia

Fulani gunmen kill 19 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria

Opinion

What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me

No let up from the power of cartels and criminal groups in Latin America

China’s leaders increasingly concerned about Christian church as CCP legitimacy questioned

Election losses in 2024 set back the Hindu extremist agenda, but the Hindutva movement remains powerful

Latest

Christian girl in Pakistan charged with theft after evading rape

Independent National Commission for Minorities urged in Pakistan

Christians in Syria face ‘uncertain, perilous future’ under HTS, persecution watchdog warns

More than 94 Christians slain in Nigeria’s Benue, Taraba states

Degradation of religious rights noted in launch of yearbooks

Christians prohibited from choir practice at site in Indonesia

Most Recent

US evangelical body calls for compassion and aid to help refugees and the poor, while acknowledging need for reform

Canadian evangelical body urges government to retain religious charities' status amid proposed policy changes

Herdsmen kill one Christian, then six others in Nigeria

Over 4,000 commit to follow Jesus at ‘Encountering God’ gathering in Ethiopia as Franklin Graham proclaims the 'unchanging Gospel'

Honduran primary elections marred by delays as evangelicals urge calm

Anglican evangelical ethicist laments 'considerable confusion', raises ‘serious questions’ about next Archbishop of Canterbury appointment

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