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A bomb attack on St. Elias Church in Damascus not only left a crater in the concrete floor, but also a gaping hole in the community.

A terrifying warning is haunting Christians in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. All Christians with a Hindu background must undergo a ceremony to celebrate a return to their traditional religion

Tariq* used to lead a congregation in Sudan, until the terrible civil war broke out three years ago. “I try to help in whatever way I can.”

Ariana* from Afghanistan did not know that any religion other than Islam existed, until the man she was married off to turned out to be a secret Christian.

In the first quarter of 2026 alone, the ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) killed more than a hundred people.

“Even if their families are aware of their conversion, they are still pressured to take part in Islamic rituals and traditions.”

War shapes not only a nation’s future, but also affects families across borders. Many Christians are hopeful, but also fearful.

Although a centre-right party won last week’s elections in Bangladesh, Islamic political parties won more seats than ever before.

Remarkable: an organisation representing survivors from a predominantly Christian state is taking the military junta to court for war crimes.

The nationwide protests in Iran are met with brutal force; internet shutdowns and live fire on protesters leading to many confirmed deaths.

One in seven Christians worldwide – 388 million people – live in a context of severe to extreme persecution, according to the World Watch List 2026.

A major change seems to be taking place in Iran at the moment. Mass demonstrations have been taking place for weeks.

Just before New Year’s Eve, a terrorist attempted to blow himself up outside a church near Farhat Square in Aleppo.

“I will be arrested too. I could escape, but others cannot. If we all leave, who will stay to carry on the work? I cannot and will not leave the people I love behind.”

Threats against Christians have appeared on the walls of churches and buildings in various locations across Syria.

US president Trump made statements about violence against christians in Nigeria. In media responses, Trump’s statements were questioned.

For days, al-Shabaab terrorists attacked a predominantly christian village in northern Mozambique, as part of a series of strategic attacks on christians.

An attempt by the Cuban Communist Party to stop a large Christian gathering ended with an impressive public worship service.

A trauma counsellor recalls: “When Rifkatu first came here, she was full of anger. She didn’t smile at anyone and doubted God’s existence.”

Things got so dark for Jemal*, an entrepreneur from Ethiopia, that he wondered: has God abandoned us?

On 16 September 2022, Mahsa Amini died as a result of police violence. Even now, three years later, the situation for women, dissidents, and Christians remains concerning.

A peace-making pastor and a prominent convert from Islam have been murdered in an attack on a church in Yaribori, Katsina State, Nigeria. On 7 July, Islamist militant gunmen burst into a worship service, and shot and killed Pastor Emmanuel Na’allah and his friend, teacher Samaila Gidan Taro, who had converted from Islam. A woman, reported to be the wife of a Pentecostal pastor, was abducted. All three were loved and respected leaders in the Christian community.

In Central Asia, something exciting is happening among the deaf community. Somewhere in Central Asia, a church is organizing ongoing training courses (funded by Open Doors) for new deaf believers. These Bible courses help them to get to know the Bible. These seminars are entitled “Light of the Bible.”

“He took the baby from my arms, laid her on the table. Then he began beating me with his belt,” remembers Somayeh, her voice strong despite the horrific memory.