Three Killed at Gaza Church

An Israeli strike killed three people and damaged the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City, one of two locations where most of the remaining 600 or so Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and Protestants in the Gaza Strip harbor. About 50 Muslim families of children with disabilities also shelter at the Catholic Church. The deceased includeContinue reading “Three Killed at Gaza Church”

15 Christian Rohingya Thrown into the Sea

The whereabouts and well-being of 15 Christian Rohingya detained in Delhi for unknown reasons, and then thrown into the Andaman Sea by the Indian navy, are unknown since they swam for their lives to Myanmar, the very country they fled to escape genocide. (Morning Star News, July 1) The Rohingya are a Muslim people groupContinue reading “15 Christian Rohingya Thrown into the Sea”

Explosions, Unrest and All-Out War

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: An electrical malfunction caused an explosion, which triggered a stampede at a high school in Bangui Wednesday, where about 5,000 were taking exams. At least 29 children died and more than 250 were injured. IRAN executed three Kurds shortly after last Monday’s ceasefire, claiming they spied for Mossad (Israeli intelligence). This bringsContinue reading “Explosions, Unrest and All-Out War”

Church Mass-Shooting Blocked, Missing Children Rescued, Traffickers Arrested

Wearing a tactical vest and carrying both a long gun and handgun, 31-year-old Brian Browning fired his weapon as he approached CrossPointe Community Church last Sunday in the Detroit suburb of Wayne, Michigan. Staff members intervened, thwarting the would-be mass-shooting of those gathered for worship, and a security guard’s gunfire killed him. One of theContinue reading “Church Mass-Shooting Blocked, Missing Children Rescued, Traffickers Arrested”

Pakistan: New Law Against Child Marriages

Every year in the 98% Islamic country of Pakistan, about 1,000 Christian and Hindu girls face abduction, abuse and forced marriage to Muslim men. Most of the victims fall between the ages of 14 and 18, but many are as young as 10. Praise God, and thanks to your prayers here at PrayerWall.pw, a newContinue reading “Pakistan: New Law Against Child Marriages”

Persecuted Christians in Evin Prison, Iran, Transferred After Air Strike

(Updated June 29) On Monday, we shared with you prayer requests from Christians in Iran. That very day, Israel hit the gates of Evin prison, notorious for its torture and forced confessions. Iran says 71 people died, including employees and family members there to visit inmates. At least 11 persecuted Christians have now been transferredContinue reading “Persecuted Christians in Evin Prison, Iran, Transferred After Air Strike”

Suicide Bomb at Church in Syria Kills 25

At least 25 Christians died and about 63 were wounded when a suicide bomber opened fire on worshippers at a church in Damascus Sunday, and then detonated himself. About 350-400 Christians were in attendance at Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in Dwelia neighborhood at the time, and several children were among the victims. The terroristContinue reading “Suicide Bomb at Church in Syria Kills 25”

Iranian Christians Ask for Prayer

Iran’s underground church is the fastest growing in the world, largely due to Islamic terrorism. Such violence and hatred has actually stoked Muslims’ hunger for Truth and Love. Now, amid the current crisis, Iranian Christians fervently ask for prayer: (Shared from Open Doors) “Please pray for an end to this devastating situation. People are abandoningContinue reading “Iranian Christians Ask for Prayer”

Christians Face Death, Violence in Pakistan

Arsalan Gill, a poor railway sweeper, was arrested in March for blasphemy, which carries the death sentence, because of information that appeared in Facebook groups without his knowledge. (March 25, CDI-MSN) A former police inspector, Malik Irfan, and other Muslims tortured and murdered Kashif Masih, a 35-year-old Catholic in Punjab on May 11. (May 14,Continue reading “Christians Face Death, Violence in Pakistan”

286 Christians Murdered in Benue State, Nigeria

Heavily armed Fulani jihadists shouting “Alahu Akhbar!” murdered 200 Christians as they lay sleeping late Friday night in Yelwata, a farming village in Guma County, Benue state, Nigeria. The Muslim herdsmen set homes ablaze and attacked with machetes those who fled. Hundreds were injured without sufficient medical care, and dozens are still missing. About 97Continue reading “286 Christians Murdered in Benue State, Nigeria”