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11 U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pakistan to Protect Christian Woman Allegedly Abducted and Forced to Convert

Eleven members of the U.S. Congress have called on Pakistan’s government to protect an 18-year-old Christian woman whose family says she was abducted and forcibly converted to Islam.

Southern Methodist University Drops “Unapologetically Muslim” CAIR Event
Southern Methodist University has canceled plans to host an event organized by the North Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations after Texas designated the group a “terrorist organization.”
1,500-Year-Old Christian Amulet With Possible Bible Text Unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologists working at an ancient settlement in central Turkey have discovered a Christian amulet dating back about 1,500 years, containing a delicate gold sheet that may bear a biblical inscription.
Haiti Gang Attack on Church Shelter Leaves 47 Dead, 22 Injured
At least 47 people were killed and 22 others wounded after armed gang members stormed a church compound sheltering displaced residents near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the United Nations.

Iran Kills 33 Christian Ministers, Detains More Than 130 as Persecution Intensifies

Iranian authorities have killed at least 33 Christian ministers and detained more than 130 others connected to an underground church network in recent months, according to Iran Alive Ministries. This Texas-based organization founder Hormoz Shariat said that at least 33 ministers associated with the ministry had been killed.

United Bible Societies Marks 80 Years With 148 Million Scriptures Distributed in 2025
United Bible Societies distributed more than 148 million printed Scripture resources worldwide in 2025 as the global fellowship marked its 80th anniversary and highlighted the scale of Bible distribution since its founding in 1946. The organization distributed 148.3 million printed Scriptures during the year, including 22.4 million complete Bibles.
Nigerian Journalist Cleared After Years-Long Case Over Reporting on Christian Violence
A Nigerian journalist has been cleared of criminal defamation-related charges stemming from his reporting on violence against Christians, bringing a years-long legal case to an end. Journalist Luka Binniyat was arrested in November 2021 after publishing an article in The Epoch Times titled “In Nigeria, Police Decry Massacres as ‘Wicked’ But Make No Arrests.”
Christian Relief Teams Rush Aid to Isolated Nepal Valleys After Deadly Himalayan Floods
Christian relief organizations are pushing into isolated parts of northern Nepal after catastrophic flooding on Aug. 26 sent water, mud, rock and ice through Himalayan settlements, killing hundreds and leaving large numbers of people missing across Nepal and neighboring Tibet. More than 550 people had been confirmed dead in Nepal.