Christian news aaround the world

Here are some recent Christian news stories from around the world:

Asia

• In India, a Christian pastor and his family were attacked by a mob of Hindu extremists in the state of Odisha. The pastor, identified as 35-year-old Pradeep Kumar, was beaten and his family was threatened with violence if they did not convert to Hinduism. (Source: Morning Star News)
• In China, a Christian church in the city of Chengdu was demolished by government authorities, despite protests from local Christians. The church, which was built in 2008, was one of the largest in the city and had a congregation of over 1,000 members. (Source: BBC)

Africa

• In Nigeria, a Christian pastor and his wife were kidnapped by armed militants in the state of Kaduna. The pastor, identified as 45-year-old Rev. Samuel Dauda, was a prominent leader in the Christian community and had received threats from Islamic extremists in the past. (Source: Christian Post)
• In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a Christian church was attacked by armed rebels in the city of Goma. The church, which was built in 2015, was destroyed and several Christians were injured in the attack. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Europe

• In the United Kingdom, a Christian couple was forced to close their bakery after they refused to make a cake with a same-sex marriage message. The couple, who are Christians, said that they would not make the cake because it would go against their religious beliefs. (Source: Christian Today)
• In Poland, a Christian politician was elected as the new president of the country. Andrzej Duda, who is a member of the Law and Justice party, has been a vocal supporter of traditional Christian values and has promised to defend the rights of Christians in Poland. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Americas

• In the United States, a Christian school in the state of Tennessee was sued by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for allegedly discriminating against a transgender student. The school, which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, has been accused of refusing to allow the student to use the girls' bathroom. (Source: Christian Post)
• In Brazil, a Christian pastor was arrested and charged with murder after a church member was killed in a dispute over a plot of land. The pastor, identified as 55-year-old Pastor João Batista, was accused of ordering the killing and was arrested by police. (Source: BBC)

Middle East

• In Iran, a Christian convert was arrested and charged with apostasy after he was caught reading the Bible. The convert, identified as 30-year-old Youcef Nadarkhani, was arrested by authorities and is facing the death penalty if convicted. (Source: Christian Today)
• In Egypt, a Christian church was attacked by Islamic extremists in the city of Alexandria. The church, which was built in 2015, was destroyed and several Christians were injured in the attack. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

These are just a few examples of the many Christian news stories from around the world.