Prayer News
Indonesia | Christian Ex-Governor Ahok Released
On 24 January, Jakarta’s former governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known as Ahok was released from prison. He served almost two years for blasphemy against Islam.
Pakistan | Christian Freed From Blasphemy Charges
On 15 January, Pervaiz Masih was released after spending three-and-half years in prison, charged with insulting the prophet Mohammad in September 2015.
Nigeria | 90% of 2018 Christian Deaths Were In Nigeria
The 2019 World Watch List reports 4,136 Christians in the top 50 countries were killed for their faith. Nigeria alone accounts for 90% of those killed.
North Korea | The Most Dangerous Country For Christians In 2019
Yesterday the 2019 World Watch List was released showing the 50 most dangerous countries to follow Jesus in 2019.
Egypt | Coptic Christians Celebrate Christmas Days After Another Attack
For many of us the Christmas celebrations have long-ended, but for many Christians around the world, Christmas just took place. The Coptic church celebrates Christmas on 7 January.
India | 18 Attacks Over The Christmas Season
As the new year begins, we look back to see what Christmas was like for the persecuted church. For many believers, this Christmas was a time of increased persecution.
Pakistan | Pressure On The Church After Asia Bibi's Release
On October 31, Asia Bibi's 10-year blasphemy case reached a final verdict. The charges against her were dropped and her immediate release from prison was ordered.
Pakistan | Asia Bibi: "Will they let me out, really?"
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman on death row for blasphemy since 2010, has won her final appeal.