As CBN News has reported, Bibi was convicted and sentenced in 2010 after a coworker accused her of insulting Islam after a dispute. Blasphemy is a crime punishable by death in Pakistan. 

The 50-year-old addressed the International Religious Freedom Summit last Wednesday via video message, thanking God for her freedom and acknowledging those who prayed for her while she was imprisoned.

"From the bottom of my heart I am very thankful to the Lord, who has rescued me from my sufferings and difficulties," she said. "He has given me a fresh start and the opportunity to start a new life with my family."

Bibi added that she "wants to be a voice for Christian people, Christians in prison, and in difficulties."

She recalled how her faith overshadowed her fear.

"When I was in prison, I was very worried about my children and husband. I was not aware where they were and whether they were safe or not. At the same time, I had a hope in the Lord," Bibi explained. "Thanks to all of the brothers and sisters who prayed and fasted. Because of their prayers, I am now free." 

Bibi has previously shared a remarkable story about an encounter with a bird that would routinely visit her when she was in her darkest moments in prison. She believed the bird was a message from God as a means to strengthen her faith.

"There is a beautiful thing that happens every day in my cell," she explained. "Two days after they announced my death penalty, I was brought into (death row). Every morning around 3:30 or 4, a brown bird with a long beak appears and sits on the boundary wall. This bird also comes every evening around 5. He sits there for 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the evening. Later on, he became my friend. I talk to him and he also talks to me."

She continued, "As I watched this bird every day, I tried to understand the meaning of him coming day after day. I think this is a messenger from God giving me His message. When the bird comes, I feel encouraged and peaceful. I feel comforted after his visit. I think this is a very significant sign from God."

Even though she was awaiting death in her cell, the bird brought her comfort and a glimmer of hope, just like God sent ravens to minister to Elijah when he was hiding from those who wanted to kill him.

"The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening and would drink from the brook." (1 Kings 17:6).

Ultimately Bibi was acquitted of the crime by the Pakistan Supreme Court but then was kept from leaving the country by officials even after a final bid from hardline Islamists to have her acquittal overturned was rejected.

Radical Muslims in Pakistan were outraged by the acquittal and threatened to murder her. Tens of thousands rallied in the streets and called for her death.

She was finally able to leave Pakistan in May of 2019 and was reunited with her daughters in Canada.

During the summit, Bibi pointed out that her "Christian brothers and sisters worked very hard for my freedom," and said she is "very thankful to everyone from the bottom of my heart."

"Let us join hands and stand together so we can be a voice for our Christian brothers and sisters who are suffering, and help them out of their situations," she said. "Like the Lord did for me."

In Feb. 2020, Bibi released a book about her years in prison titled, "Finally Free."

In her new book, she writes about the daily persecution suffered by Pakistan's Christian minority and gives an account of the demeaning and appalling conditions in the prison where she was confined. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE

A Cry from the Heart of the Nation: The 2026 National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance

Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Prayers, Kathie Lee Gifford Asks Believers to 'Bombard Heaven'

Muslims Target TX High Schools, Pass out Qurans, Hijabs

Elon Musk's Offices Raided amid Alleged Criminal Activity on Grok

Human Trafficking Crackdown Nets More than 600 Suspects, Rescues 170 Victims, Including 14 Children

Ryan Wesley Routh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump and Assault of a Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Good News: Another Major Medical Group Denounces Trans Surgeries (Mutilation) for Children

President Trump's Huge Announcement at the National Prayer Breakfast

The Prince of Nigeria Grew Up: How to Spot and Protect Yourself from AI and Phishing Scams

Epstein Files Expose Links To Transgender Ideology's Wealthiest Backers

Praying for Trump's 'Quiet Hammer!'

[Watch] CNN Admits 'Voter ID Is NOT Controversial in This Country,' Even among Minorities

'Great Victory for the American People': Trump Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act Into Law, Reopening Government

Census Counting Illegals is Unconstitutional. If It Stops, 11 Congressional Seats Will Shift to South, Midwest: Lawsuit

Tom Homan: 700 Immigration Agents Leaving Minnesota after 'Unprecedented Cooperation'

Border Czar Homan Says They've Located over 145,000 'Unaccounted For' Illegal Immigrant Children

Turning Point USA Announces Lineup for Rival Super Bowl Halftime Show: 'Experience a One-Of-A-Kind Halftime Event'

Jelly Roll Rocks the Grammys with Passionate Testimony: 'Jesus Is for Everybody'

Chile's Incoming President Appoints Staunch Pro-Lifer as Women and Gender Equality Minister

New US Envoy Arrives in Venezuela to Reopen Embassy after 7 Years