Originally published by Christian Headlines China’s government is not only cracking down on its own Christian citizens, it is also targeting South Koreans who are in the country and who allegedly helped persecuted North Koreans that escaped Kim Jong-un’s oppressive regime. According to The Christian Post, the Chinese provinces of […]
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Violence against Christians rising in southern Mali
Originally published in Vatican Radio “Christian communities in Mali are increasingly becoming targets of extremists and Jihadists,” says Fr Edmond Dembelé, Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference of Mali. This is according to the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano. According to the Malian Secretary-General, in Mopti Diocese, in the central-north of […]
Six Christian siblings kidnapped by Boko Haram escape
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Six Christian siblings — between the ages of three and fifteen — kidnapped by Boko Haram in Cameroon have safely escaped the clutches of the Islamic extremist group. According to World Watch Monitor, the siblings were kidnapped from Moskota in the Far North region […]
Jews speak up for Christians while West is silent — Charles Gardner
A relatively new phenomenon has emerged on the Middle East scene in the form of Jews standing up for persecuted Christians. It’s a true wonder, bearing in mind the shocking history of Jewish persecution at the hands of the ‘church’ over the centuries. But it is also no doubt a […]
Israel’s prime minister calls on christian journalists to stand for Iran’s persecuted believers
CHRISTIAN MEDIA SUMMIT, JERUSALEM Originally published in Charisma News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on a group of Christian journalists to put a spotlight on the persecution of Christians under Iran’s Islamic regime. Speaking at the first Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said it’s time to speak out […]
Iraqi-Kurdish violence could cause Christians who survived IS ‘to flee for good’
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Fresh large-scale fighting in the disputed territory between Iraq and its Kurdish region could further drain the region of Christians – only months after the military defeat of Islamic State persuaded some to return to their homes, experts have warned. Small numbers of Iraqi […]
US pastor held as political hostage by Turkey writes worship song
Originally published by World Watch Monitor American pastor Andrew Brunson who has served a year as a prisoner in Turkey as a political hostage has conveyed thanks to those who are advocating for him and praying for him — and he has written a worship song (See at bottom of […]
Influential Christian leader calls for action on behalf of persecuted believers
By Steve Strang — Originally published in Charisma News Here in the 21st century, we are seeing first-century persecution of Christians. The good news is that, here in the 21st century, we are also seeing first-century Christianity. Rev Johnnie Moore, an author, speaker and humanitarian who has been called one of […]
Coptic girl, 16, rescued 92 days after Islamists kidnapped her
Originally published in World Watch Monitor A 16-year-old Coptic Christian girl kidnapped on 28 June to be “converted to Islam, then married off or sold”, was released and returned to her family on 30 September after police found her and arrested her kidnappers in a city just outside Cairo. Marilyn […]
Nepalese Christians released after false imprisonment for witchcraft
Originally published in Christian Today Four Nepali Christians who were sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for ‘violence and witchcraft’ after praying for a woman with mental illnesses, have had their sentences overturned, according to World Watch Monitor. Lali Pun, Bimkali Budha, Ruplal Pariyar and his wife Ganga were imprisoned in […]