Suspected Maoist Rebels Kill Indian Pastor
A 35-year-old church pastor was murdered in India's southeastern Andhra Pradesh state by suspected Maoist rebels who slit his throat, police and Indian rights activists confirmed Thursday, April 12.
Cuba Reluctant To Detain Suspects In Attack On Pastor, Christians say
Over two months after a Cuban pastor was beaten and left unconscious in eastern Cuba, officials have still no suspects in the case, Christian rights activists told Worthy News Wednesday, April 10.
...continue reading this story38 Killed In Easter Bombing Near Nigerian Churches
A car bombing in the northern Nigerian town of Kudana killed dozens of people and damaged churches during an Easter worship service Sunday, April 8, officials and Christians said.
12 Iranian Christians Stand Trial Easter Sunday
Twelve Christians are to stand trial in Iran on Easter Sunday on charges including "crimes against the order", an activist assisting them with advocacy told Worthy News.
Sudan Bombs Churches and Schools
After earlier denying that it had bombed civilians, last week Sudanese aerial strikes targeted church buildings and schools in Kauda, South Kordofan state.
Lao Christians 'Reclaim' Confiscated Church Buildings
Members of three evangelical churches in southern Laos began reclaiming their church buildings confiscated by Lao authorities in a daring move to worship during Palm Sunday, the countdown to Easter, a representative told Worthy News.
...continue reading this storyIranian Pastor Nadarkhani 'Still Alive', Awaiting Verdict
Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani who faces execution for refusing to abandon his faith in Christ and embrace Islam was still alive, "through the power of Jesus Christ and prayers", an official assisting him told Worthy News.
Pakistani Playwright Presents Play on Blasphemy Law
A Pakistani Christian playwright will present “295-C": a play concerning his nation's notorious blasphemy law.
Iran Threatens Church with Bombing
Another church in Tehran was ordered to cease holding services in Farsi, the Iranian national language, otherwise it could be "bombed".
'Ethnic Cleansing of Christians' in Syria; 50,000 Flee
Islamic militants with ties to terror group al-Qaida have launched the "ethnic cleansing of minority Christians" in Syria, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee the embattled Syrian city of Homs and other areas, aid workers confirmed Tuesday, March 27.
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