Oct. 29, 2026 | Mozambique

Young Christians Aided in Islamist Territory

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Delfina, 17, remains steadfast in her Christian faith as she finishes her education.
Delfina, 17, remains steadfast in her Christian faith as she finishes her education.

Several young Christians have received support after being rejected for their faith. In northern Mozambique, which is majority-Muslim and has been the epicenter of an Islamist insurgency since 2017, young people who place their faith in Christ risk rejection from their families and threats from Islamist insurgents. Delfina, 17, was abandoned by her family because of her Christian faith. Vasco Antonio, 26, fled his village amid lethal Islamist attacks that resulted in his grandmother's death. Ronilda, 25, lost support from her Muslim family when she would not renounce Christ. Read More.

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Oct. 29, 2026 | Afghanistan

Three Christians Arrested

In July 2026, Taliban police arrested three Christians for "promoting Christianity and engaging in alleged missionary activities." Afghanistan is one of the most restrictive and dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live in and witness for Christ. Afghan Christians cannot worship openly and must worship in homes or other small venues. Evangelism is also forbidden. "Pray for their release," said a front-line worker. "And also pray that the Lord will use this situation to open doors for Christ's kingdom in the country in a new way." Read More.

This photo shows Pastor Wang Yi with his wife before his imprisonment. His family has had severely limited access to information about Wang's condition in prison.
Oct. 29, 2026 | China

Imprisoned Pastor Reportedly Gravely Ill

ChinaAid reports that Pastor Wang Yi may be suffering from advanced liver cancer. Wang, the founder and senior pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, has been imprisoned since December 2018. He was sentenced in December 2019 on charges of "inciting subversion of state power" and "illegal business operations." Read More.

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