Jehovah’s Witnesses
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GwenOver 21K Attend International Jehovah’s Witness Convention in Milwaukee
Over 21,000 people are expected to gather in Milwaukee this weekend for an international Jehovah’s Witnesses convention, marking a significant event for the organization. Volunteers have been working...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Face Increased Persecution in Russia with New Cases and Fines
In 2017, the Russian Supreme Court designated Jehovah’s Witnesses as an extremist organization, leading to the dissolution of the Administrative Centre and nearly 400 regional congregations across the...
Young Crimean Jehovah’s Witness Seized at Russian Airport, Faces Extremist Charge
Ilia Chertov, a 28-year-old Jehovah’s Witness from Zaprudne in occupied Crimea, was detained at Sochi’s Adler airport on 10 August 2026. He is the second member of his...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Sister Nataliya Kocheva Convicted and Fined in Russia for Faith Practice
On October 1, 2026, the Birobidzhanskiy District Court in the Jewish Autonomous Region of Russia convicted Sister Nataliya Kocheva and imposed a fine of 40,000 rubles ($478 U.S.)....
Jehovah’s Witnesses Face Continued Exclusion from State Subsidies in Sweden Despite Legal Challenges
Sweden’s long-standing commitment to human rights and pluralism has recently come under scrutiny due to its treatment of Jehovah’s Witnesses regarding state subsidies. The country’s legal framework, designed...
Jehovah’s Witness Cancer Patient Dies After Rejecting Blood Transfusion Amid Public Debate
AuntieEsther, a cancer patient and social media personality known as Mensah Omolola, has passed away following a prolonged public debate over her medical treatment. Her death was confirmed...
Court in Moscow, Russia, confiscates 123 properties tied to Jehovah’s Witnesses
A Moscow court confiscated 123 real estate properties belonging to Jehovah’s Witnesses on 31 July 2026, according to reports by BBC World Service and Reuters. The Moscow judicial...
Jehovah’s Witnesses to Hold Large Convention in Orem This Weekend
Jehovah’s Witnesses are preparing to host a large convention in Orem, Utah, this weekend. The event, part of their annual three-day gatherings held worldwide, will take place at...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention in Auckland Boosts City Economy by $20 Million
Jehovah’s Witnesses have drawn significant attention to Auckland, with hotels in the city reaching near full capacity as they host a major international convention. The Special Convention of...
