The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to provide emotional and spiritual support to people displaced by war in Lebanon. “Even as the sound of drones grows louder in our skies, we continue to witness glimpses of Christ’s love in action”, says Loulwa El Maalouf.

At the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the World Evangelical Alliance raises denounces that, in India, families “undergo coerced re-conversion rituals before burial can proceed”.

In an interview with Evangelical Focus, the secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to be sensitive to the reality of Iranians and to be careful not to impose their perceptions or eschatologies from cultures far removed from the Middle East.

In Jordan, there is “no panic in the streets but definitely a collective awareness that the region can shift overnight”. Churches are “calling for focused prayer gatherings, encouraging believers not to spread fear”, the Christian leader says.

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

Christian leaders partnering in the Middle East lament the conflict after the Israeli and US attacks on Iran. They call to seek reconciliation and pray for the protection of the most vulnerable.

A pastor of the Iranian church in Barcelona analyses the impact of the fall of the Ayatollah regime’s leadership and the situation of Iranian Christians in the diaspora, where they hope for rapid political and social change that will restore religious freedom in the country.

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

Five examples of how Christians raise their voices with humour and courage to explain the precarious life without freedoms under the Castro regime.

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.

Around 20 European politicians travelled to the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast, where Trump said it was not possible to be a Christian and vote for the opposition, presenting himself as the greatest defender of Christians in the world.

Several cases show that intolerance continues to exist in the country under the excuse of religious tradition.

President-elect José Antonio Kast has appointed Judith Marín to his cabinet. She will be responsible for the women's and equality portfolio.

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.

Police raided two worship services in less than a month, pressuring leaders to register with the state. Another church was falsely accused of illegally teaching children.

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 farmers were working on their farms when the herdsmen attacked them around 10 a.m. Four Christians are members of the same family”. 

Over 500,000 Venezuelans live in Spain. Seven voices recount their experiences of migration, the daily lives of their families back at home and the mixed emotions following Maduro’s fall.

Trump’s military operation to capture Maduro leaves many questions unanswered. Most Venezuelan evangelicals abroad express hope.

The ‘Global Voice Report’ of the Lausanne Movement addresses the expectations of over one thousand Christian representatives in 119 countries. 

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 World Evangelical Alliance held its general assembly in Seoul. Xesús Manuel Suárez shares his experience at a gathering that marks a turning point for the global evangelical body.

Hopes for justice dim for victims of attacks.

Botrus Mansour, an Arab Christian from Nazareth, installed as new leader of the World Evangelical Alliance assembly in Seoul. “It means something profound that, in this moment, a Palestinian Christian from Israel has been asked to serve as Secretary General”, he said in his inaugural address.