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Sudanese Christians pray in secret amid violence

In the Al Jazirah state of central-southeast Sudan, dozens of Christians hold secret prayer services whenever they can.

03/27/2025 - By Tonny Onyulo / Religion News Service

Report notes lack of progress in global religious liberty

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued its annual list of countries it considers to be the most egregious violators of religious liberty and urged the new Trump administration to appoint a new ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.

03/26/2025 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Human rights may worsen in Afghanistan, panel says

Human rights and religious freedom in Afghanistan have deteriorated since the Taliban regained control in 2021, and recent executive orders by President Donald Trump could make matters worse, expert panelists testified during a March 19 hearing.

03/20/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Ukrainian city enlists ministry as spiritual first responders

The mayor of a city in southeastern Ukraine enlisted a Christian humanitarian and evangelistic ministry to serve as spiritual first responders to traumatized or injured civilians in the war zone.

03/20/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

South Asia pastors respond to Pastor Strong training

Kevin Abbott was pastor of First Baptist Church of Red Oak when God placed a burden on his heart to partner with local indigenous pastors in South Asia, and he began praying for a partnership.

03/19/2025 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

Faith leaders ask US to exert pressure on Nigeria

Continued attacks on religious minorities by Islamist militants have prompted calls for Nigeria to be restored to the Country of Particular Concern list of nations that are the worst violators of religious freedom.

03/19/2025 - By Fredrick Nzwili / Religion News Service

Nigerian Christians seek clemency for farmer facing death

Nigerian Christian leaders are seeking clemency for a Christian farmer given the death sentence for killing a Fulani herdsman during an attack on his farm, it was widely reported.

03/17/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Report confirms Russia violates Ukraine religious freedom

Russia seriously violates religious freedom in the land it illegally occupies in Ukraine, Forum 18 said in a new report.

03/10/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Texans on Mission offer church leader training in Uganda

Bible studies are forming in the villages of northern Uganda because of the water drilling ministry of Texans on Mission. Now, Texans on Mission is stepping up to provide training for local church leaders.

03/07/2025 - By Ferrell Foster / Texans on Mission

Crisis deepens but Texas Baptists send aid to east Congo

The humanitarian crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo grows worse, but Texas Baptists are responding to needs there.

03/06/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

BWA and African Baptists offer prayer for Congo Christians

Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance and the All Africa Baptist Fellowship sent messages last week to Baptists in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, expressing “deep sorrow and continued solidarity with you during this time of crisis and suffering.”

03/03/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Humanitarian crisis worsens in eastern Congo

Conditions continue to worsen dramatically in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where 25.5 million people face the danger of hunger, a Baptist leader there said.

02/28/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor