Indian Christians' outlook for 2012: bleak, violence and injustice increasing
Watchdog groups are sounding the alarm on increasing acts of violence against Christians in India at the hands of the country\'s Hindu community..
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Eritrean hostages in Sinai appeal for international help
Thirteen Eritrean hostages who are being held in northern Sinai, close to the Israeli border, have issued a desperate appeal for international intervention after being informed that they would be sold to organ traffickers if an exorbitant ransom is not paid for them.
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Chinese authorities again deny facility to Shouwang Church
Authorities in China again thwarted efforts by Shouwang Church to lease a worship facility at the year's end, and the Beijing congregation again met outdoors on Sunday (Jan. 1) – resulting in the arrest of 48 members, sources said.
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OM founder makes call for full-time mission workers from European youth
George Verwer's heartfelt appeal to young Christians from the four corners of Europe last night was "go".
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Lao officials force Christians to recant for burial
Officials this week forced Christians in a Lao village to give up their faith in order to bury a family member in the village graveyard, according to advocacy group Human Rights Watch for Lao Religious Freedom (HRWLRF).
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Pregnant woman beaten in Pakistani jail granted bail
A judge this month granted bail to a Christian woman falsely charged with theft in Abbottabad after police failed to produce evidence incriminating her, she said.
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The dos and don'ts of witnessing to Buddhists
While Christianity is hardly on the radar of young people in Western countries, Buddhism is growing in popularity.
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The 'been there, done that' challenge to mission in Europe
The challenge to mission in Europe is not persecution but the attitude common among Europeans that they have tried Christianity and now it's time to try something else.
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Muslim extremists in Uganda throw acid on Bishop
Islamic extremists threw acid on a church leader on Christmas Eve shortly after a seven-day revival at his church, leaving him with severe burns that have blinded one eye and threaten sight in the other.
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Persecution hotspots in 2012
There are no surprises in Release International's list of predicted hotspots for persecution in 2012. If anything, the organisation fears the plight of Christians around the world may get worse.
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Thousands of youth across Europe to gather in missionary training congress
For many, December 28 marks day three of recovering from a hefty Christmas dinner, decadent desserts and a few too many mince pies.
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Iranian authorities detain Sunday school children during Christmas raid
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has been informed that earlier this week, Iranian authorities in the southern town of Ahwaz raided the Christmas celebrations of an Assemblies of God-affiliated church, detaining everyone in the building, including children attending Sunday School.