Indian police ended plans to burn down several churches
Christian leaders thanked the police for their prompt action in arresting the suspects.
The Communist Party of Vietnam continues its backlash on churches
In Vietnam, Christians are not allowed to work in the state apparatus.
Chinese house church fears more persecution
Christians in China have come under great pressure to demonstrate unswerving allegiance to Premier Xi Jinping.
A Christian was beaten unconscious for refusing to deny his faith in India
In January, 11 Indian states have enacted anti-conversion laws, with two enacting them this year.
A church bombing by the Burmese military killed at least one man
The wounded include several children.
Pakistan makes its blasphemy law even more repressive
Pakistan's blasphemy laws have long been used by radicals to target religious minorities
North Korea ranks as worst persecutor of Christians worldwide
The World Watch List also listed Nigeria as a hotbed for Christian persecution.
Indian police arrested pastors nad a newly married couple during a wedding
This year saw the highest spike in Christian persecution incidents across India.
Nine Christians hospitalised after being attacked by a group of Hindu radicals
Chhattisgarh is one of the 11 states where anti-conversion laws are implemented.
Christian persecution is on the rise in at least 18 countries
African countries saw a sharp rise in terrorist violence from non-state militants,