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Reporting, testimony, and research from across the Christian world.
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How to choose a church
Practical questions to ask before your first visit.
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What to expect from a Sister Church partnership
How a pairing works, what is shared and what is not.
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How to read the persecution map
What rank and score mean, and what they do not.
Egyptian Coptic Deacon Killed by ISIS in Libya for Refusing to Renounce Christ
Sources report that Milad Malak, a 20-year-old Coptic Christian deacon, was tortured and killed by ISIS-linked militants in Libya in October after refusing to convert to Islam. The case has drawn attention to threats faced by Christians and converts in Libya, Egypt and beyond.
Two Christian Girls Assaulted in India Over Conversion Claims
A video showing men beating two young Christian women in Telangana, India, has sparked outrage. Police have arrested two suspects after protests by local Christians, according to International Christian Concern.
Egyptian Christian Killed by ISIS in Libya After Refusing to Renounce Faith
Militants from ISIS killed Milad Malak, a 20-year-old Egyptian Christian, in Libya, according to advocacy groups. Reports say he refused to deny Jesus and convert to Islam, even under torture.