Dozens of Christians killed in Democratic Republic of Congo – Open Doors

A burial following one of the devastating attacks on Christians in recent weeks. (Photo: Open Doors) At least 80 Christians have been killed in a wave of attacks in the Democratic Republic Congo, according to Open Doors.  The attacks happened across villages in North Kivu between 4 and 8 June. Over 50 Christians were killed … Read more

Kerala churches divided as one opens doors for Muslim Eid prayers

(Photo: Unsplash/James Coleman) As religious tensions simmer in India, a powerful portrait of communal harmony unfolded in Kerala this week when a Christian church opened its premises to allow Muslim worshippers to hold their Eid prayers. However, the same day also exposed deepening fissures within the state’s churches over the screening of the controversial film … Read more

Forced marriage of Christian women becoming 'concerningly common' worldwide: Open Doors

(Photo: Unsplash) In a sobering yet vital recognition ahead of International Women’s Day, persecution watchdog Open Doors has released its annual Gender Report, revealing that forced marriage is becoming a “concerningly common practice” impacting Christian women worldwide.  The 2024 Gender Report, compiled by Open Doors’ global research team, draws attention to the marginalization of Christian women who … Read more

Open Doors warns 'America no longer the safe haven' for persecuted Christians it once was

A panel of four speaks about the current state of religious persecution around the world and its connection to U.S. refugee resettlement and asylum policies on Sept 20, 2023, at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington D.C. Members on the panel from far left to right include the president and CEO of World Relief, … Read more

Niger coup puts country at greater risk of attacks by extremists, says Open Doors

(Photo: Unsplash/Jannik) The coup in Niger has left the country more vulnerable to attacks from Islamist extremists, Open Doors has warned. Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, was removed by soldiers on Wednesday.  Illia Djadi, an expert with Open Doors who is originally from Niger, said he was saddened by the “unexpected development”. He said … Read more