North Korea Bans Imported Goods with Cross-like Markings
Open Doors' 2016 World Watch List has named North Korea as the greatest persecutor of Christians in the world for the 14th consecutive year.
Japan’s Oldest Church May Become a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Japan's oldest church which was built to commemorate the 26 martyred Christians crucified in 1597 has been nominated as a World Heritage Site.
Christiantoday.com reports that the Oura church in...
UK Churches Given £2.4m Security Fund
Mirror UK reports that the UK government will release £2.4m funding to beef up security in mosques, churches and other religious buildings following the killing of a priest in France and a new...
Israel – Where Christians Live in Peace
CBN News reports that Israel is the only safe haven and beacon of hope in the Middle East amid genocide and Islamic persecution against Christians.
During the 11th annual Christians...
UK Church Tourism Week
The United Kingdom celebrates its first Church Tourism Week on July 22-31, 2016. The Churches Conservation Trust organized this week-long program to promote and celebrate England's historic churches.
"England’s treasured...
Nepal Christians on Trial for Proselytizing
Eight Christian counselors in Nepal will go on trial for proselytizing -- which is against the country's new constitution, Christian Today reports. This trial is the first religious freedom...
Christians in Turkey on Edge after Failed Coup
Baptist Press reports that the future is dim for Christians in Turkey following the failed military coup. Since the coup attempt on July 15, an estimated 50,000-60,000 people have...
Bangladesh Muslims Convert to Christianity
According to The Christian Post, thousands of Muslims in Bangladesh are converting to Christianity, despite persecution against Christians in the country.
Bangladesh has a population of 165 million and nearly...
Israel’s Christian Schools Get Overdue Grant
Cash-strapped Christian schools in Israel will be able to access a large government draft that is months overdue, reports The Times of Israel.
The country's 47 Arabic speaking Christian schools...
Russia Bans Sharing of Faith
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a package of anti-terrorism laws that also include measures that put tighter restrictions on missionary activity and evangelism. Effective July 20, 2016,...