In a chilling new tactic, alleged Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels disguised themselves as church officials and choristers before launching a recent fatal attack on Mayi Moya village in Beni Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The rebels killed three civilians and kidnapped eight. The attackers reportedly began their Aug. 13 mission in Ngite village earlier in the morning, where they raided a church, stole clerical robes and choir garments, and posed as members of a religi...| The Roys Report
Hundreds of prisoners in Pakistani jails and prisons have been incarcerated for violating blasphemy laws against the Islamic prophet Mohammad. Those charged belong to minority religions, such as Hinduism and Christianity. According to Christian Daily International, these prisoners face cruel treatment and discrimination within the judicial system. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reported that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are second in severity only to Iran. Th...| The Roys Report
Amnesty International recently called for the convictions of 11 Christians convicted in Libya to be overturned, citing “grossly unfair” trials. The human rights organization said the trials of the nine Libyan men, a Libyan woman, and a Pakistani man were “marred by egregious violations of due process and international human rights standards.” The 11 believers, who were charged with “insulting religious sanctities and rituals using the internet,” “calling for the establishment of...| The Roys Report
Four of the five most populous countries in the world share a disturbing reality: Christians are systematically and harshly persecuted within their borders, according to data from multiple religious freedom watchdog groups. China (1.41 billion people), India (1.46 billion people), Indonesia (285 million people), and Pakistan (255 million people) routinely strip Christians of fundamental human rights like worshipping freely and sharing their faith with others. The only county in the top five t...| The Roys Report
DAMASCUS, Syria — Morning light poured through the stained glass windows, casting amber and crimson pools on the marble floor where Fadi Ghatas knelt. The air inside St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church was heavy with incense, and 350 voices rose together in song. That was until the bomber struck. There was a sudden commotion at the church doors, then the sharp crack of gunfire ripping through glass and stone. Screams rose before a final, deafening blast silenced everything.| The Roys Report
Islam is dying on its own. The West needs to get out of the way and let it happen. No modern day crusade is needed. The post No Crusade Needed: Time to Help Islam Die Already appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
The Estonian Government is continuing to work towards banning the canonical Orthodox Church. Where is the European commitment to freedom of religion? The post Why Professor Jeffrey Sachs Was Right: A Case for Europe’s Return to Itself and Its Foundational Values appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
One hardly expects an Orthodox blessing to be compared to a NAZI salute in Sweden. But it happened, and we can't allow it to stand.| Orthodox Reflections
A human rights expert has warned that anti-Christian hate crime is being fueled by "religious illiteracy" among Western officials. The post Rights experts highlight rising anti-Christian hate crime in Europe first appeared on Angelus News.| Angelus News
A High Court in Northern Nigeria has overturned the wrongful conviction of a Christian man who helped a persecuted convert escape violence in the country. ADF International and allied lawyers provided legal support to David’s case and secured justice after a year-and-a-half of legal struggle. NORTHERN NIGERIA (4 AUGUST 2025) – A Nigerian High Court […] The post Victory for Religious Freedom: Nigerian High Court Strikes Down Wrongful Conviction of Christian Man Who Faced Torture appear...| ADF International
A pastor was crucified in his bed, but national media barely noticed. Why are attacks on Christians ignored while other crimes spark instant outrage?| Blaze Media
By Brooklyn Walker and Paul A. Djupe “Section 1. Purpose and Policy. It is the policy of the United States, and the purpose of this order, to protect the religious freedoms of Americans and end the…| Religion in Public
The international community, far too long silent, must speak up about the persecution of the Orthodox Church in Estonia.| Orthodox Reflections
Trump is running a campaign to suppress criticism of Zionism powered by data mining technology and run by religious extremists.| Orthodox Reflections
In Ukraine and Syria, the incoming Trump Administration could protect Christians using American power and influence.| Orthodox Reflections