US Secret Service “Threatens” Pastor Over Chinese Embassy Protest

A U.S. Pastor known for religious rights rallies was nearly detained by U.S. Secret Service personnel after Chinese embassy staff objected to his protest, Worthy News learned Thursday.

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India: Evangelical Pastor jailed under Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law

An evangelical Christian pastor in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been in jail for three months awaiting trial on trumped-up charges of violating local anti-religious conversion legislation and other laws, Morning Star News reports. 

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Iran: Pastor re-arrested and imprisoned, no reason given

A pastor in Iran who is serving a six-year prison sentence on account of his religious activity was suddenly re-arrested on December 26 while on officially approved leave from his jail, Article 18 reports.

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Norway: Lesbian artist faces possible jail time for saying men cannot become pregnant

A lesbian artist in Norway is now facing a possible prison sentence for hate speech after posting on Facebook in October that men can neither become pregnant nor become lesbian, the Christian Post reports. Tonje Gjevjon has been outspoken in criticizin…

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Wife Of Jailed Chinese Church Leader Urges Prayers

The wife of a well-known church leader jailed in China has urged Christians to pray for her husband ahead of Christmas.

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India Releases Evangelical Leader On Bail

A jailed leader of more than 30 churches and congregations in northeastern India has been released on bail after International pressure, Worthy News learned Tuesday.

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