Persecution & Prayer Alert

A house church is holding a service being led by a television program.
Believers at a house church.
Photo: Iran Alive Ministries

As Iran continues its repressive actions against the country's Christians, the church as a whole has nevertheless experienced remarkable growth, with numerous people coming to faith in Christ. Because opportunities for

Houses line an old stone street in India.
A village in India.
Photo: Flickr / Rakshit Pandey (CC)

The state government of Maharashtra has ordered an audit of all land and properties owned by Christian churches and charities following allegations that some have been misused for private or commercial

Natallia Vasilevich is standing in front of a building.
Natallia Vasilevich
Photo: Ivars Kupcis / WCC

Criminal charges have been brought against at least two religious freedom advocates currently living outside the country of Belarus. Both individuals have been added to Russia's federal list of wanted persons, meaning they could