Jehovah’s Witnesses
576 articles
GwenJehovah’s Witnesses in Shuya, Russia, face fines and surveillance amid legal proceedings
On 29 January 2024, the Shuya Municipal Court in Ivanovo County convicted several members of Jehovah’s Witnesses, including brothers Alexei Arappov and Dimitri Mikhailov, along with their spouses...
Proselytizing from house to house is a fundamental religious practice for Jehovah’s Witnesses, according to a European Court of Human Rights ruling supporting their religious freedom.
The European Court of Human Rights delivered two landmark rulings in June 2026, supporting Jehovah’s Witnesses in Bulgaria and Italy. These decisions, issued on 9 and 11 June,...
A memorial in Berlin honors Jehovah’s Witnesses for their courage under Nazi rule
On June 24, 2020, officials in Berlin, Germany’s capital, inaugurated a memorial that honors Jehovah’s Witnesses for their courage under Nazi rule. That same day, 39 years ago,...
Russian Courts Confiscate 123 Houses Registered to Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Swedish Branch, All Returned to Country
Russian courts have confiscated 123 houses previously registered under the name of the “Jehovah’s Witnesses” Swedish branch, according to a statement from the Moscow Court Service. The properties...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Purchase Property Near Warwick World Headquarters
On June 26, 2026, the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization, through its New York Observatory of the Bible, acquired a public building and a data center in Warwick, New York....
Jehovah’s Witnesses Share Personal Stories of Spiritual Guidance and Ministry Involvement
Pam recalls a pivotal moment from her childhood when she visited her grandfather. At the time, he was a math professor and an active member of the United...
Court in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, Rules Police Detention of Jehovah’s Witness Unlawful
A regional court in Kazakhstan has ruled that police actions against Jehovah’s Witness Nurai Karamanova were unlawful, according to reports published by jw.org on 6 August 2026. The...
Leader of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kaltan Sentenced to Six Years for Organizing Banned Religious Activities
The Kaltan District Court in Russia has sentenced Sergei S., a leader of the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization, to six years in prison for organizing the activities of a...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Lift Transfusion Ban for Partial Blood Components
The Jehovah’s Witnesses organization, through its governing body, has revised its stance on blood transfusions, allowing members to accept certain blood components based on personal conscience. This change,...
