04.19.2025

Hope for crime-ridden South Africa after kidnapped pastor’s rescue

The rescue of kidnapped American pastor Joshua Sullivan in South Africa has drawn attention to the crime-ridden nation. 

Good Friday Prayers For Persecuted Church At US Capitol

African pastors and American Christian leaders were among those preparing for a Good Friday prayer service “for the persecuted Church” at the steps of the United States Capitol, the seat of the U.S. Congress.

Modern Religious Wars: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Trail of Terror and Destruction

On Tuesday, Jordanian officials arrested 16 Muslim Brothers in connection with what they say was an international plot set on targets inside the kingdom involving rockets and drones. Jordan says the men were trained and financed in Lebanon and ready to launch their first attack.

China formally bans foreign missionary activity

The Chinese Communist Party is banning foreign missionary activity, effective May 1.

Resurrection Sunday means victory in life or death

“In the countries we serve, Easter has greater prominence among the churches even than Christmas,” says Erick Mock with Slavic Gospel Association. “Easter becomes a profound time of worship.”

Kidnapped US Pastor Rescued In South Africa, 3 Suspects Dead After ‘Miracle’

An American pastor who was abducted last Thursday during his sermon at a church in South Africa‘s port city of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province, has been rescued in a shootout, that left three suspects dead, Christians told Worthy News.

Pakistani Christian Kids Die Of Poisoned Sweets

At least three Christian children have died in Pakistan’s Punjab province after a suspected Islamic extremist distributed poisoned sweets among Christian kids, several sources told Worthy News Tuesday.

RUSSIA: Criminal prosecution to follow fine for anti-war post?

Police in St Petersburg have prosecuted another Orthodox priest for
opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine from a religious perspective. On 1
April, a court fined Archbishop Grigory Mikhnov-Vaytenko a week's average
local wages for allegedly "discrediting" the Russian Armed Forces in an
online video more than three years earlier. 

Pastor’s Son Fighting India’s Failure to Create Christian Cemeteries

Officials have taken no action on Supreme Court directive.

54 Christians Killed Following Palm Sunday Service 

Following Palm Sunday celebrations on April 13, Islamic Fulani extremists slaughtered at least 54 Christians in the village of Zikke near Jos, Plateau state. Local leaders are calling the attack “a targeted act of genocide against the Christian community.” 

RUSSIA: Criminal trial of anti-war believer begins, another continues, third awaited

On 14 April, the criminal trial of 53-year-old independent Christian
preacher Eduard Charov for repeat "discreditation" of the Armed Forces
began at the Central Region Military Court in Yekaterinburg.

Turkiye drains itself of Christian expats while local church rallies

With 57 unreached people groups, Turkiye has a great need for evangelism.

What the Iranian church could say to the West as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks continue

Oman’s foreign minister facilitated positive indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran last weekend. 

At Least 113 Christians Feared Dead In Nigeria Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth)

A new spate of attacks in Nigeria killed at least 113 people, many of them Christians, well-informed sources told Worthy News on Tuesday.

US Missionary Returns Home After Detention In Tunisia

An American missionary who was detained in Tunisia for over a year on charges of espionage has spent his first days in freedom after the United States secured his release, Worthy News learned Tuesday.

Togo Pastor Killed, Others Persecuted By Islamists

Several pastors in northern Togo are facing “persecution from militant Islamic groups” crossing over from neighboring countries, and several people have been killed, Christians told Worthy News.

Sudan war enters third year today

When the Sudanese army recaptured Khartoum last month, many hoped that Sudan’s war would end. 

Over 50 Christians Massacred in Nigeria’s Plateau State Amid Ongoing Attacks

Following the massacre of over 60 Christians in Plateau State earlier this month, a fresh dawn attack today (April 14) on another predominantly Christian community has claimed at least 51 lives, according to Morning Star News (MSN).

Dozens of Christians Slain and Kidnapped in Benue State, Nigeria

Thousands flee unchecked violence since March 28.

USCIRF Releases Report on Russia’s Blasphemy Enforcement

Russia has intensified its enforcement of laws targeting perceived offensive expression toward religion, religious texts, and religious leaders.