12.28.2024

Mozambican Christians request audio Bibles during national chaos

Mozambique has come to a standstill as deadly post-election violence grips the nation. 

More Ukrainians Are Requesting Bibles Amid War Against Russia

The US-based Eastern European Mission (EEM) Bible distribution ministry recently reported that, amid the continuing devastating war against Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians have requested an increasing number of Bibles to be sent to be delivered in their language, The Christian Post (CP) reports.

Sudan: Religious Freedom Largely Vanished Since Onset of Civil War, Another Church Bombed

Since their power struggle launched Sudan’s current civil war in April 2023, the Sudanese National Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have destroyed the tentative steps that were taken toward securing religious freedom after the ousting of dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019, Open Doors reports.

Nigeria: USCIRF Welcomes the Acquittal of Rhoda Jatau

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) applauds the December 19 decision of a court in Bauchi State, Nigeria, to acquit Christian nurse Rhoda Jatau. 

Last door closes on women’s education in Afghanistan

The Taliban in Afghanistan recently came out with another harsh restriction. 

Draft bill threatens Christians in northern India

India’s northern state of Rajasthan recently passed a draft bill that could lead to prison sentences of up to 10 years for people accused of “forcing” religious conversions.

Sign language app increases Scripture access for the Deaf

About 70 million people in the world are deaf. Yet, most Deaf are still considered unreached by the Gospel.

German Christians in Mourning Over Christmas Market Attack

Christian churches in Germany are mourning with the loved ones of those who lost their lives or suffered injuries during the terrorist attack on a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.

Congo (DRC): 60 New Believers to Be Baptized in Christmas Day Service, “A Christmas Miracle”

A beacon of light and hope in a country devastated by war, dozens of newly Christian believers were to be baptized at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Christian Today (CT) reports.

Vietnam: Christians Arrested Ahead of Christmas, “Following Jesus Can Bring Intense Hostility”

Multiple ethnic Montagnard Christian leaders in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region were arrested on December 21 after they began preparing to celebrate Christmas and led congregations in unauthorized worship services, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Sudan: Abused Christian Mother Stands Firm in New Faith

A Sudanese refugee and Christian mother whose husband stabbed her for leaving Islam and putting her faith in Christ is reported to be standing firm in her new faith despite her family’s ongoing hostility and the challenge of living in a camp for displaced people, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Christians Shot in Christmas Attack on Pastor’s Home in Pakistan

Gunfire leaves one church member in serious condition.

Uganda: Muslim Extremists Kill Christian Who Received Death Threats

Evangelist returned to area in eastern Uganda that he had fled.

'Dark world': These nations are the biggest persecutors of Christians in 2024

'It is so important for the United States to continue working with Israel, the only truly pluralistic nation in the Middle East that offers full religious freedom'

The “Joy to the World” of Jesus hasn’t reached the whole world yet

This Christmas, we remember the gift of Jesus Himself, our Prince of Peace who brought true joy to the world. But not everyone has the gift of knowing this message today. 

Nigeria: Christian Woman Acquitted After Imprisonment for Alleged Blasphemy

A Christian woman who was jailed in northern Nigeria’s Bauchi state in 2022 for allegedly insulting Islam was acquitted last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reported on December 20.

Jailed Church of Iran Leader Released

A leader of the Church of Iran, one of the Islamic Republic’s largest evangelical house church movements, was free Monday after being released from Minab prison in Hormozgan province in southern Iran, Christians told Worthy News.

Christian Mother Jailed on Blasphemy Charge in Pakistan

Another case of alleged inadvertent burning of scripture, attorney says.

ICC Global Digest: Stories from Syria, the U.S., Nicaraua, Nigeria, and Vietnam

With children’s ministry in China restricted, opportunity lies in diaspora

Across America this Christmas, children are singing carols, lighting Advent candles, and sporting angel wings or shepherd staffs for church pageants. 

Indonesia: Hundreds of Christians Flee Papua Violence

Hundreds of displaced Christian residents will likely celebrate Christmas outside their homes in an area of Indonesia’s conflict-stricken easternmost Papua province unless Indonesian security forces withdraw there, a bishop says.

Sudan Christians In Crossfire; Prayers Urged

With Christmas approaching, Christians urged prayers for their community in war-stricken Sudan, saying they are in the crossfire as a bishop and a pastor were among those being attacked.

Nigerian pastor shares personal story one year after Christmas tragedy

You’ve heard the stories from Nigeria… Another Christian village attacked, another family murdered by Islamic militants.

Christian in Pakistan, 17, to Spend Christmas in Jail

Blasphemy suspect granted bail in only one of three cases.

Another Church Building Bombed in Sudan

Air strike by Sudanese Air Force hits homes and worship site.

Please pray for Sudan

Sudan was a hostile place for religious minorities even before the war began.