ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A retired Anglican archbishop and his driver are still missing 10 days after they disappeared in southern Nigeria on a trip to a funeral, according to reports. The Rev. Godwin Okpala, retired archbishop of Niger Province in southeastern Nigeria, was last seen on Dec. 6, when he set […]
Anglican Archbishop and Driver Missing in Southeast Nigeria
Clergyman set out for funeral in troubled region 10 days ago.
December 16, 2024 By -
Christian Mother Beaten by Husband in Somalia Flees
Convert leaves behind two children, 4 and 6.
December 13, 2024 By -
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – A mother of two young children in Somalia had to leave them this week after her husband seriously injured her upon learning that she had left Islam for Christianity, she said. Fatuma (surname withheld for security reasons), 30, put her trust in Christ on Oct. 15 at an underground church […]
Christians Kept from Attending Christmas Service in Indonesia
Muslim residents block access to two sites.
December 11, 2024 By -
SURABAYA, Indonesia (Morning Star News) – Muslims in Indonesia on Sunday (Dec. 8) prevented Christians from holding a Christmas service at a pastor’s home, sources said. At the Cipta Graha Permai housing complex on Tegar Beriman street in Cibinong, West Java Province, Muslim residents blocked the road to the house of the pastor of the Pentecostal Church […]
Fulani Gunmen Kill 19 Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria
Kidnapped 85-year-old slain, likely prior to ransom payment.
December 10, 2024 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Suspected Fulani terrorists killed a Christian in Plateau state, Nigeria on Dec. 1 after prior attacks in the state left 18 other Christians dead, sources said. A band of six gunmen “believed to be Fulani militants” ambushed two Christians riding a motorcycle in Du’ang village in the Kwi […]
Christian Girl in Pakistan Charged with Theft after Evading Rape
Muslim falsely accuses her after she refused to keep working for him, father says.
December 10, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A Muslim businessman in Pakistan has falsely charged a 15-year-old Christian girl and two of her relatives with theft in retaliation for leaving his employ following his attempt to rape her, her father said. Javed Masih, a Catholic vegetable vendor in Dera Usman area of Okara District, Punjab […]
At Least 95 Christians Slain in Nigeria’s Benue, Taraba States
In one week 48 lives were lost, among others since Oct. 22.
December 9, 2024 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians in central Nigeria’s Benue state between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, sources said. The gunmen killed 18 Christians, including women and children, who were on their way to church services in Azege village, Logo County on Dec. 1, and 30 others were slain […]
Christians Prohibited from Choir Practice at Site in Indonesia
Local Muslims mistakenly believe permission needed.
December 6, 2024 By -
SURABAYA, Indonesia (Morning Star News) – Muslims in a village in Indonesia stopped a church choir from rehearsing on Sunday evening (Dec. 1) for a Christmas service on the false premise that the Christians needed permission from community leaders, sources said. In the predominantly Muslim Matajang neighborhood in Caile village, Ujungbulu District, Bulukumba Regency, South Celebes Province, […]
Herdsmen Kill Two Christians, Kidnap Pastor in Nigeria
Fulani gunmen attack Akwanga County, Nasarawa state.
December 5, 2024 By -
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen attacked villages in central Nigeria on Sunday (Dec. 1) and the days prior, killing two Christians, wounding another and kidnapping a pastor among others, sources said. Barnabas Para was killed in Gwanje village, Akwanga County, Nasarawa state while he and neighbors sat in front of his […]
Catholic Bishop Beaten, Left for Dead in Sudan
Islamist militants from rival sides each attack church leaders.
December 4, 2024 By -
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan severely wounded a Catholic bishop over the weekend (Nov. 30-Dec. 2), shortly after soldiers from the rival Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) had harassed and robbed him, sources said. The RSF militants left for dead Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali, […]
Denial of Christian’s Effort to Correct ID Overturned in Pakistan
Judge recognizes victim’s 'conversion' to Islam was fabricated.
November 28, 2024 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – A judge in Pakistan has overturned a verdict that denied a Christian’s effort to correct his name and religion on his national identity card as he was a victim of fake conversion to Islam, his attorney said. Ahmad Saeed, additional district judge of Pattoki Tehsil, Kasur District, Punjab […]