Nov. 5, 2026 | Jordan

Extremists Kill 9 Christians at Funeral

[3] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Jordanian Christians.
Christians at the funeral for 9 Jordanian Christians killed while attending a funeral on October 23. Christians make up 2% of the country's population.
Christians at the funeral for 9 Jordanian Christians killed while attending a funeral on October 23. Christians make up 2% of the country's population.

On Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, Islamists attacked a Christian funeral procession in Karak, Jordan, killing 9 and wounding 40, many of whom remain hospitalized. "This attack has deeply shocked the people of Jordan, especially the Christian community," said a longtime front-line worker. "Among the injured are fellow believers, ministry workers and members of families we personally know. This makes the tragedy especially painful and close to our hearts." Read More.

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A Chadian pastor teaches on healing emotional wounds caused by trauma.
Nov. 5, 2026 | Chad

Christians Face Economic, Civil and Societal Opposition

In this majority-Muslim country, Christians face opposition in several significant ways. Christians make up around 25% of Chad's population, but the Muslim-dominated government prohibits Christians from owning gas stations and many other businesses. Lack of economic opportunities causes some Christians to convert to Islam. "One influential politician converted to Islam and is now offering a motorcycle to every new convert from Christianity in his town," said a pastor. He added that the court system in a country that is nearly 60% Muslim also discriminates against Christians. Read More.

Christians in India are sometimes denied work opportunities or the right to cultivate their own land.
Nov. 5, 2026 | India

Christian Families Struggle After Violent Attack

Six Christian families in northeast India face hardships in the wake of a violent attack and legal action taken against their church in September 2024. They have encountered mounting pressures as their community has ostracized and opposed them, they have been restricted from cultivating their own land freely, and they have been denied opportunities to work as day laborers. These obstacles have created financial pressure and uncertainty about how to provide for their families. However, they remain steadfast in their faith, meeting regularly in their house church to worship and encourage one another. Read More.

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