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Christian Leaders Thank Trump for Pressure on Nigeria over Massacre of Christians at Vigil in Washington (Worthy News Focus)

Posted on Friday, November 14, 2025

A coalition of American Christian leaders gathered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Friday to pray and “thank President Donald J. Trump” for reportedly designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over the killing…

Jailed Christian Woman Accused Of Blasphemy Wins Release on Bail in Pakistan

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2025

A high court in Pakistan has ordered the release “on bail” of a Christian woman who spent more than a year in prison on what rights activists say were false accusations of blasphemy against Islam.

Hungarian Pastor Defies Prison Threat As Orbán Defends US Deals In Rare TV Interview

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2025

A Hungarian Methodist pastor who faces prison on what he views as trumped-up charges and a government crackdown on dissent told thousands of supporters in Budapest that he would remain faithful to his Christian mission.

Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Religious Persecution in Historic Syria Meeting

Posted on Monday, November 10, 2025

More than 50 prominent Christian leaders are calling on President Trump to directly confront Syria's new president about the ongoing persecution of religious minorities when the two leaders meet Monday at the White House, marking a historic first…

South Korea Faces Outcry Over Jailing of Pastors as Crackdown on Churches Deepens (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2025

South Korea, long seen as the democratic opposite of its authoritarian-ruled northern neighbor, faces growing scrutiny for what critics call a widening crackdown on Christian leaders and churches.

Christian Mothers Go Missing In Pakistan Amid Fears Of Forced Conversions

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2025

A Christian widow in Pakistan’s Punjab province is devastated after her married daughter went missing, while elsewhere in the region, a mother of four and a mother of six have also disappeared following alleged abductions by Muslim men,…

Hungary Seeks Suspended Prison Term For Pastor Once Close To Orbán

Posted on Saturday, November 8, 2025

Hungarian prosecutors have requested a two-year suspended prison sentence for Gábor Iványi, a 76-year-old Methodist pastor, once a close confidant of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and several opposition politicians, in a case widely viewed as politically charged.

Poland To Honor Christians In Nigeria On Day Of Solidarity With The Persecuted Church

Posted on Thursday, November 6, 2025

Poland will mark the 17th annual Day of Solidarity with the Persecuted Church on Sunday, November 9, dedicating this year’s observance to Nigeria, where being a Christian often means risking one’s life.

Pastor, Nine Other Christians Killed in Nigeria as Government Rejects U.S. Religious Freedom Designation

Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Nigeria’s government rejected on Wednesday its designation by the United States as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious freedom violations, saying the move was based on misinformation and faulty data — despite reports that Islamic fighters…

Indonesia’s Papua Sees Deadly Fighting With Christians In Crossfire (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Monday, November 3, 2025

Concerns are mounting about the future of Indonesia’s predominantly Christian Papua region, where the army claims to have recaptured a village in deadly clashes with separatist rebels amid reports of civilian suffering and long-standing grievances over Jakarta’s rule.

Nigerian President Open To Meet Trump After U.S. Warning Over Christian Killings

Posted on Monday, November 3, 2025

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indicated openness to meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump after Washington warned it is reviewing military options in response to continuing attacks on Christians in Nigeria, his office said Sunday.

Sudan’s Christians Caught In Crossfire As Atrocities Mount In El Fasher

Posted on Saturday, November 1, 2025

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have detained several of their own fighters following global outrage over this month’s alleged massacres in the besieged city of El Fasher, but church monitors and human-rights advocates warn that…

Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks

Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2025

A former underground Chinese house church pastor who now leads a U.S.-based advocacy group has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to raise the issue of reportedly persecuted Christians during his talks Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping,…

Christian Missionaries Attacked In Northern India; Eight Police Officers Suspended

Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Eight police officers in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have been suspended “for their failure” to stop an attack on Christian missionaries by Hindu nationalists last week, according to Christian human-rights investigators.

Anti-Christian Violence Escalates In Southern Egypt (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2025

A tense calm returned Tuesday to a rural area in southern Egypt’s Minya Province after sectarian violence broke out following online accusations that a young Christian man was in a relationship with a Muslim girl, several Christian sources…

Islamic Militants Kill Scores Of Christians In Mozambique; Thousands Displaced (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Monday, October 27, 2025

Islamic militants have killed scores of Christians in Mozambique in recent weeks, including more than 30 believers who were found beheaded, while numerous churches and homes were burned down, leaving thousands displaced, Worthy News established Monday.

US Missionary Pilot Abducted By Islamic State Militants

Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2025

American evangelist Franklin Graham urged prayers Friday after “a missionary pilot” with the evangelical Christian organization Serving in Mission (SIM) was abducted in the West African nation of Niger.

Kyrgyz Pastor ‘Suffers Brain Injuries’ After Reported Torture, UN Experts Raise Alarm

Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2025

A Protestant pastor in Kyrgyzstan who was reportedly tortured by secret police has suffered traumatic brain injuries and lasting cognitive impairment, according to his family, doctors, and United Nations experts cited by rights monitors.

Texas Churches Vandalized With Anti-Trump Graffiti During “No Kings” Protests

Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Two San Antonio pastors are speaking out after their churches were vandalized over the weekend amid nationwide "No Kings" protests targeting the Trump administration.

Two North Carolina Churches Targeted in Suspected Arson Attacks

Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Authorities are investigating two suspected arson attacks on churches in a small North Carolina town after fires were deliberately set late Friday night.

What is Christian Persecution?

Christian persecution includes any form of harassment, discrimination, legal restriction, or violence targeted at believers because of their faith in Jesus Christ. It ranges from social and economic pressure to imprisonment, torture, and martyrdom.

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Today’s Top Christian Persecution Stories

• Christian Leaders Thank Trump for Pressure on Nigeria over Massacre of Christians at Vigil in Washington (Worthy News Focus)
• Jailed Christian Woman Accused Of Blasphemy Wins Release on Bail in Pakistan
• Hungarian Pastor Defies Prison Threat As Orbán Defends US Deals In Rare TV Interview
• Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Religious Persecution in Historic Syria Meeting
• South Korea Faces Outcry Over Jailing of Pastors as Crackdown on Churches Deepens (Worthy News Investigation)
• Christian Mothers Go Missing In Pakistan Amid Fears Of Forced Conversions

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