Tag: Asian Christians

Philippine priest possibly spied on for speaking out against Duterte

In 2019, Fr. Reyes received death threats for speaking out against Duterte’s war on drugs.

Christian missionary murdered by Maoists in India

In addition to his wife, Pastor Tado leaves behind four children, the oldest of whom is six years old.

Fire engulfs centuries old Philippine church

The church was built in 1732 by Franciscan Father Francisco del Rosario

Muslim preacher promotes hatred against Christians in Pakistan

In the video, the cleric called himself, “An orderly spiritual person in Islam.”

Christians faced 135 cases of persecution in the first half of 2020

Persecution is likely to increase in the coming years due to proposed changes to laws and policies in India. 

Four Christians killed in India in less than two months

India is ranked 10th on Open Doors’ 2020 World Watch List of the countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian.

Kidnapped Christian girl now pregnant from rape

A kidnapped girl phoned her parents to tell she is pregnant after being raped by her abductor, who imprisoned her in his house.

Construction of 'new places of worship' for Non-Muslims is declared unlawful

Religious minorities, including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and other non-Muslim faith groups in Pakistan have to face this ban

First baptized convert in Myanmar remembered forever

Because of a missionary's friendship and continued journey of faith U Naw eventually left Buddhism to become a believer in Christ

Church vandalized after two Christians accused of proselytizing in India

“These anti-conversion laws are tools for intimidating, mistreating, and frightening the tiny Christian community”