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Pakistan: Man Charged with Blasphemy
A Christian man was beaten and charged with blasphemy on 5 August, following comments made on his Facebook account about the Islamic...
VOM South Africa
Aug 20, 2020


Iraq: Turkish Attacks Displace Christians in Kurdistan
Turkish bombardments in northern Iraq this summer have displaced Christians in the Zakho district for the second time since 2014. In...
VOM South Africa
Aug 20, 2020


Tanzania: Christians Under Pressure
Though Tanzania is a majority-Christian country, Christians in some areas face intense persecution, and it seems to be growing. According...
VOM South Africa
Aug 20, 2020


Vietnam: Woman Burned After Refusing to Abandon Christian Faith
A 49-year-old woman was assaulted by local authorities after she refused to give up her Christian faith. On May 5, 2020, authorities...
VOM South Africa
Aug 20, 2020


Praying with the Apostle Paul and Early Church for Christians Facing Islamic Extremists
A Prayer for Spiritual Growth Heavenly Father, we ask that their love may abound more and more toward others — especially Islamic...
VOM South Africa
Aug 17, 2020


Nigeria: Islamist Attacks Continue
When Islamists sent a warning letter to the Bakkai community in Kankara state, villagers requested protection from local vigilantes. But...
VOM South Africa
Aug 14, 2020


Iran: Church Growth in the Pandemic
While COVID-19 has ravaged Iran’s government and economy, a popular Christian satellite channel is reporting an upsurge in Iranian...
VOM South Africa
Aug 14, 2020


Yemen: Persecuted Christians Request Prayer
Christians living in Yemen request prayer as they experience persecution amidst ongoing war, food shortages, and COVID-19. These...
VOM South Africa
Aug 7, 2020


Eritrea: More than 600 Christians Now Imprisoned in Eritrea
The number of Christians imprisoned in Eritrea has reportedly risen to 640 in recent months. In May, 15 women were arrested at a house...
VOM South Africa
Aug 7, 2020


The Answer to Christ’s Prayer
Two of my favourite stories in Scripture involve Christ and prayer. The first is near the beginning of the Lord’s ministry, when He...
VOM South Africa
Aug 3, 2020
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