Christians in many parts of India endure violence because of the activity of their faith.
Mar. 26, 2026 | India

Christian Couples Detained, Beaten by Hindu Mob

Two Christian couples in northern India were assaulted by a Hindu mob when they visited another Christian family to pray for them. Pastor Jehovah Das, 65, and Vinod Masih, 42, and their wives visited another family's home to pray for their new baby. A group of radical Hindus found out about the visit and gathered a mob of about 50 people. They broke into the house and dragged the Christians out, slapping, punching and kicking them for several hours. They then searched the visitors' car, pulled out Bibles and Christian literature, and forced the Christians to set fire to the materials. Read More.

These Congolese children have fled ADF rebels and are waiting for food aid provided by the global body of Christ.
Mar. 26, 2026 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Islamist Attacks Continue

Islamists belonging to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) continue to attack and kill Christians in targeted assaults in the DRC. One pastor said his village has been attacked by the ADF three times over the last year, and every building belonging to Christians has been destroyed. In the first attack, the ADF killed 15 people inside his church and kidnapped 20. In the next attack, the ADF killed six people, including a church elder. When the ADF attacked a third time, the pastor said they were specifically looking for him. Read More.

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