Dagestan, Russia — A series of violent attacks shook two cities in the Russian republic of Dagestan late Sunday, resulting in the death of more than 15 police officers and multiple civilians, including an Orthodox priest, authorities confirmed. The coordinated shootings targeted an Orthodox church, a synagogue, and a traffic police station, sparking concerns of … Read more
Dagestan, Russia — A violent outbreak by armed militants in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan over the weekend has left a grim toll, including the deaths of a local priest and two police officers, authorities reported. The series of coordinated attacks targeted both religious and law enforcement establishments, spreading shock and fear among the … Read more
Iseyin, Nigeria – A distressing episode unfolded on Eid day, resulting in the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) imposing sanctions on a local church following a violent attack targeting a Muslim family. This congregation, part of the Christ Apostolic Church in Iseyin, Oyo State, was implicated in the assault that provoked widespread condemnation from religious … Read more
ZAVALLA, Texas – A church in Deep East Texas suffered significant damage on Monday, likely due to an explosion that occurred during construction. Emergency crews from multiple volunteer fire departments rushed to the scene at the Solid Rock Baptist Church located on FM 2109 in Zavalla. Authorities reported that the incident was initially mistaken for … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – In a disturbing trend of violence against churches in Pakistan’s Punjab province, another church was recently targeted by Islamist mobs. These attackers poured caustic chemicals on the church and set it ablaze, leading to its destruction. This incident comes seven months after similar attacks on churches in the region, leaving the local … Read more
Sydney, Australia – A shocking attack at the Assyrian Orthodox Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney, left many around the world in disbelief. A young man dressed in black approached Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at the pulpit and began stabbing at him, all of which was captured on the live stream with an … Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada – An 18-year-old suspect faces multiple felony charges after detonating an explosive inside a Henderson church. The suspect, along with his twin brother, is accused of possessing and using explosives to damage property. Police investigation revealed a previous unreported incident on February 24 where the suspects allegedly disabled power in the church … Read more
Queens, New York – A 16-year-old suspect charged in connection to a violent attack and robbery outside Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Queens faces multiple charges, including assault, robbery, and grand larceny. The incident, captured on security camera video, shows the suspect throwing a 68-year-old woman from the top step as she was heading … Read more
Queens, New York – A teenage suspect has been charged for his alleged involvement in a violent attack on a 68-year-old woman outside a church in Queens, District Attorney Melinda Katz revealed. The suspect, whose identity is being withheld due to his age, is accused of pushing the victim down the stairs, robbing her, and … Read more
Opa-locka, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded at Westview Baptist Church in Opa-locka, Florida, over the weekend as Pastor A.D. Lenoir was found stabbed to death. Miami-Dade Police confirmed the devastating news, revealing that a suspect, 44-year-old James Dawkins, has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the killing. Upon discovery of … Read more