CT’s Top 20 Stories from South Asia

Our most-read stories about the church in India, Nepal, and Pakistan in 2023.

Christianity Today December 20, 2023

In 2023, CT published stories from South Asia, covering church growth amid opposition in Nepal and India, traditional practices like yoga, Indian festivals and marriages, and the violence that has shaken the Christian community in India and Pakistan.

In 2024, we want to do more. If you have suggestions for story ideas or new writers who should write for us, please fill out this form.

Articles are ranked in reverse order of online popularity.

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