The Evangelical Fellowship India expresses “anguish” over the attack in Manipur. “The killing of unarmed church leaders returning from Christian fellowship is deeply disturbing and tragic”.

The attack was carried out by gunmen during a worship service in the south-west of the country.

A prominent tribal organisation is demanding that Christians renounce their faith by 30 April. It is happening in the state of Chhattisgarh, which has one of the most restrictive anti-conversion laws.

A study by the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary shows that while Catholics and Orthodox Christians have grown by 0.56% and 0.28%, evangelicals are increasing at 1.34% per year.

Mairead McGuinness will lead efforts to promote freedom of belief outside the European Union. Christian MEPs say that the long delays in filling the post confirm the European government’s lack of interest in this human right.

The denial of burial rights is often accompanied by threats of violence, forced conversions and harassment.

The proposal by the conservative Popular Party, which received 19 votes in favour and 18 abstentions, urges the government to prioritise the protection of religious freedom in its diplomatic agenda.

Evangelicals from Chanal and Ixmiquilpan demand justice, but the authorities ignore them and remain passive in the face of aggression and abuse.

Human rights violations against Iranian Christians include “imprisonment, exile and forced labour”, says a new report.

192 athletes in Milano-Cortina come from one of the 50 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian, according to Open Doors.

Although all the hostages were released, new attacks in Kwara, Katsina and Benue show that the escalation of violence in the world's deadliest country for Christians continues.

Fulani herdsmen raid the churches during Sunday school and the worship services, but the Kaduna state government denied the abductions. Eleven of the victims later escaped.

Nigeria, Sudan and Mali witness an increase in persecution by armed Islamist groups. Syria, China and Algeria are other places on the planet where Christians suffer restrictions and difficulties in living their faith. The Open Doors World Watch List (WWL 2026) monitors the situation of persecuted Christians around the world.

The best way to avoid bias is to develop a rigorous research methodology and follow it faithfully and transparently.

The book Francoism against Protestants uncovers forgotten stories of repression during the Franco dictatorship, shedding light on the past and present of evangelical communities in Spain.

According to China Aid, these church leaders have “been placed under formal arrest on politically motivated charges after weeks of incommunicado detention, intense interrogation, and pressure on their families”.

The Malaysian courts order the reopening of the case, the disclosure of Raymond Koh's whereabouts, and millions in compensation. We spoke to his wife, Susana Liew.

The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Christians calls on Christians worldwide to “remember and stand for those who share our faith but not our freedom”.

News about what is happening to Christians in Nigeria has gone viral. What is the truth? What can you do about it?

An Algerian man was acussed of “murder in connection with a terrorist organisation”. “This is more than a crime, is a message, a political act”, said the lawyer of the victim's family.

Wissam al-Saliby, president of 21Wilberforce, analyses the situation of Nigeria after meeting with Nigerian Christian ministry leaders and public servants.

Christian leaders in Nigeria believe herdsmen attacks are inspired by their desire to forcefully take over Christians’ lands and impose Islam.

“We were framed under a completely fabricated case”, said a pastor who was arrested along with his wife and a Christian family of three.

Ashur Sarnaya, a 45-year-old Assyrian Christian in a wheelchair, was stabbed to death in Lyon near his home. Videos of him talking about his faith had tens of thousands of views on social media.

The massacre, claimed by the terrorist group ADF, took place at a funeral. The terrorists burned around 30 houses and other Christian properties before leaving. The central African country has become a frequent target for jihadists.