‘Leap of faith’ to escape torture
A Pakistani Christian says he had to leap out of a fourth floor window to avoid torture by police. Sajid Masih, 24, suffered severe injuries but was recovering in hospital…
Elderly Gideons’ Bibles burnt
Bibles burned by Hindu extremists in Telangana state, India Opposition to the Christian faith is on the rise in India, as shown by a recent Bible burning episode.
Never mind the nukes – N Korea is still killing Christians
With a mooted meeting between Presidents Trump and Kim Jong-Un, Christians may feel they can relax their prayers for North Korea, but there is no sign of a relaxation of…
Life and death on the Nile
As Egypt’s Christians are targeted by Islamist extremists and rats bite off the ears of slum-dwelling Christian children, Wilfred Wong reports on this country that has long played a mysterious…
Kidnapped girl found
Another fresh start for an uncertain Christina on her way home to Dohuk
Bible survives arson attack on church
Amid the charred remains of this church stands the altar Bible without so much as a scorch mark. Unsurprisingly, the Christians who used to worship here believe the undamaged Bible…
China, Nigeria and India are top three ‘countries of concern’ for 2018
China, Nigeria and India share the dubious distinction of being the ‘top three’ countries for increased attacks on Christians. The annual Persecution Trends Report by UK-based Release International warns that…