EU Envoy Calls for Religious Tolerance during Pakistan Visit

9/16/2024 Pakistan — The European Union’s special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) stressed the importance of religious tolerance during a recent visit to Pakistan.

China Ends Foreign Adoption Program

9/16/2024 China — During a daily briefing on Sept. 4, Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, announced that China is ending its foreign adoption program.

China Continues Efforts to Erase Christianity from Within

9/13/2024 China — For decades, China’s ruling party, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has tried to control and restrain Christianity within its borders. Its ultimate hope is to see the faith disappear from China altogether.

One Year Later: The Berkadzor Fuel Depot Explosion

9/13/2024 Armenia/Azerbaijan — When 26-year-old Ashot Beglaryan regained consciousness following the explosion of a fuel depot on Sept. 25, 2023, in Berkadzor, near Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh — known to Armenians as Artsakh, he was shocked by what he saw when he opened his eyes.

Muslim Converts to Christianity Still Experience Persecution after Relocating to Europe

9/20/2024 Europe — Even after relocating to such countries as Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, Muslim converts to Christianity can find themselves harassed, threatened, or physically attacked by adherents of their former religion.

Christian Apologist Released from Indonesian Prison

9/12/2024 Indonesia — Christian apologist Gratia Pello is out on parole after nearly a year in an Indonesian prison.

Plot to Assassinate Pope Francis Foiled in Indonesia

9/11/2024 Indonesia — Authorities in Indonesia recently arrested seven Muslims for planning to assassinate Pope Francis.

Indonesian Terrorism Unit Arrests 2 JAD Members

9/11/2024 Indonesia — Indonesia’s Special Detachment (Densus) 88 Anti-terrorism unit arrested two suspected terrorists from the Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) group on Sept. 4 in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara.

Demographics and the Destiny of Persecuted Christians in Nigeria 

9/10/2024 ICC Fellows — Demography is a significant aspect of future populations, but bad politics, misguided virtue, and ineffective governance all have a way of contorting the destiny of demography.

New Anti-Discrimination Law Challenges Religious Freedom

9/10/2024 Philippines — A recently passed anti-discrimination law aimed at enhancing equality and protecting marginalized groups in the Philippines has sparked nationwide debate about its implications for religious freedom.

At least 10 Christians Killed in Simultaneous Attacks

9/9/2024 Nigeria — At about 7 p.m. on Sept. 3, Fulani extremists struck the Christian town of Daffo in Plateau state, Nigeria, killing six people. Around the same time, four more believers were killed 23 miles away in Kwatas.

Hindu Nationalists Attack Church in Odisha

9/9/2024 India — A pastor and several members of his church were beaten on Sunday as Hindu nationalists attacked a worship service in Odisha on Sunday, accusing the church of forcefully converting Hindus to Christianity.

A Home Restored

9/6/2024 DRC — When the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) arrived at Kamale Azora’s house during the evening of Sept. 16, 2021, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), his whole family, including his children and five grandchildren, fled into the bush.

Pope Francis Warns Against Religious Extremism While in Indonesia

9/6/2024 Indonesia — Joined by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Pope Francis recently delivered a profound message on the importance of tolerance, diversity, and world peace during his recent visit to the world’s largest Muslim nation.

Christians Worldwide Face Increased Censorship

9/5/2024 — As more countries begin to censor free speech, an alarming trend is emerging, one where many Christian voices may be drowned out or muted altogether. 

13 Mountain Gateway-Affiliated Personnel Released after Nearly 9 Months in Prison

9/5/2024 Nicaragua — After months of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Nicaraguan governments, 13 Nicaraguan pastors and attorneys affiliated with Mountain Gateway, a Texas-based ministry, were released from prison today.

EU Envoy Calls for Religious Tolerance during Pakistan Visit

China Ends Foreign Adoption Program

China Continues Efforts to Erase Christianity from Within

One Year Later: The Berkadzor Fuel Depot Explosion

Muslim Converts to Christianity Still Experience Persecution after Relocating to Europe

Christian Apologist Released from Indonesian Prison

Plot to Assassinate Pope Francis Foiled in Indonesia

Indonesian Terrorism Unit Arrests 2 JAD Members

Demographics and the Destiny of Persecuted Christians in Nigeria

New Anti-Discrimination Law Challenges Religious Freedom

At least 10 Christians Killed in Simultaneous Attacks

Hindu Nationalists Attack Church in Odisha

A Home Restored

Pope Francis Warns Against Religious Extremism While in Indonesia

Christians Worldwide Face Increased Censorship

13 Mountain Gateway-Affiliated Personnel Released after Nearly 9 Months in Prison

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Demographics and the Destiny of Persecuted Christians in Nigeria 