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Asia
Pyongyang, North Korea - In May 2023, the North Korean regime sentenced a 2-year-old child to life in prison after his parents were arrested for owning a Bible, according to reports from the U.S. Department of State. This shocking act illustrates the severity of North Korea's crackdown
USA
El-Fasher, Sudan - Evangelist Franklin Graham condemned "radical Islam" after receiving videos showing paramilitary fighters executing civilians following the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) capture of el-Fasher, the last government-held city in Darfur, on Monday, October 28, 2025. Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse and son of
Protestant News
Rome, Italy - Syriac Catholic Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs, Hama and Al-Nabek warned that "the Church in Syria is dying" as Christians continue fleeing the country's disastrous political and economic situation. Speaking at the October 29, 2025 launch of Aid to the Church in Need&
Europe
Global - As Halloween celebrations took place worldwide on October 31, 2025, many Christians were reminded that the holiday's origins are deeply rooted in Christian tradition, not pagan practice, contrary to popular belief. Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve or All Saints' Eve, is the
USA
Washington, D.C. - Members of the House Freedom Caucus joined with the Family Research Council on Thursday, October 30, 2025, for a national prayer call titled "Congress Prays for America" to pray against rising political violence in the United States and invoke God's aid for
Protestant News
Little Rock, Arkansas - Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the launch of the 10:33 Initiative, a Gospel-inspired pilot program designed to uplift Arkansas residents in crisis by connecting them with local faith and community partners who can meet their needs. The 12-month pilot program, which launched in October
USA
Washington, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced on October 31, 2025, that he is designating Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) due to severe violations of religious freedom and the ongoing slaughter of Christians by radical Islamist terrorists. "Christianity is facing an existential threat in
Orthodox News
I was there the night Jos burned, and I will keep telling this story until the world listens. I remember the smell before the screams; the sharp tang of burning wood, the metallic scent of blood, the confusion that swept through a city suddenly turned against itself. That night, November
Orthodox News
Pretoria, South Africa - Thousands of Christians marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on October 9, 2025, protesting the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities' (CRL Rights Commission) newly formed Section 22 Committee, which religious leaders say is an
Orthodox News
Wad Madani, Sudan - Between 13 and 29 South Sudanese Christians were executed and beheaded by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) troops in Wad Madani on January 11, 2025, after government forces recaptured the strategic city from rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. Videos circulated on social media showing government troops
Europe
Helsinki, Finland - Finnish Member of Parliament Dr. Päivi Räsänen appeared before Finland's Supreme Court on October 30, 2025, marking the third court to hear charges against her in a seven-year legal battle over a Bible verse she tweeted in 2019. Räsänen, a medical doctor, grandmother of twelve,
USA
Global — A wave of prominent podcasters and cultural influencers are publicly exploring Christianity and attending church, with some making full commitments to Christ. The trend represents a significant shift in the media landscape, where figures reaching millions are increasingly open about faith, Jesus, and spiritual matters. Joe Rogan, host of