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Fulani Herdsmen Kill 28 Christians, Including Pastor, in Nigeria Village Raid

Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2026

Fulani herdsmen attacked a Christian village in Plateau state, Nigeria, early Monday, killing 28 Christians, including a pastor, after reportedly being guided toward the homes of church leaders, according to Christian Daily International-Morning Star News.

Christian Salon Worker Defended by Employer in Pakistan Amid Discrimination Concerns

Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2026

An incident at a beauty salon in Pakistan’s largest city has sparked renewed debate about discrimination against Christians after a customer reportedly refused to be served by a Christian employee because of her faith.

Christian Brick Kiln Worker Killed in Pakistan; Family Demands Justice

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

A Christian brick kiln worker and father of four has been stabbed to death in Pakistan’s city of Pattoki amid concerns over the vulnerability of Christians in the Islamic nation, sources told Worthy News Tuesday.

Six Naga Christians, Including Two Pastors, Found Dead in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Deepens

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Six Naga Christian men taken hostage in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, including two pastors, were found dead on June 10, with their remains reportedly mutilated, deepening fears that the region’s long-running ethnic conflict is spiraling into another…

Brazilian Parents Sentenced to Prison for Homeschooling Children Amid Religious Freedom Concerns

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

A Brazilian court has sentenced a mother and father to 50 days in prison for homeschooling their two daughters, a landmark ruling that has intensified concerns over parental rights, religious freedom, and the growing power of the state…

Blind Christian Acquitted In Pakistan Blasphemy Case

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2026

In a “significant judgment welcomed by Pakistan’s Christian community and human rights advocates,” a court in Pakistan acquitted a blind Christian man who potentially faced the death penalty for blasphemy against Islam, a Christian advocate told Worthy News.

Fulani Herdsmen Kill Five Christians In Nigeria As Kidnapped Believers Remain Missing

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2026

Fulani herdsmen killed five Christians at a mining site in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, highlighting continuing attacks on Christian communities in Africa’s most populous nation, Christians say.

Christians Protest Alleged Forced Marriage, Conversion Of Minor In Pakistan

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

A Christian family and supporters have rallied in the eastern Pakistani city of Faisalabad after a 16-year-old Christian girl reportedly disappeared and was allegedly forced to marry and convert to Islam.

Dozens Of Christians Killed In Ethiopia As Prime Minister Condemns Attacks

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has condemned attacks that reportedly killed dozens of Christians and displaced hundreds more in central Ethiopia in recent weeks.

Christian Family Seeks Justice After Mysterious Death of Pakistani Driver

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The grieving family of a Christian man in Pakistan demanded justice Monday after what relatives described as his mysterious disappearance and tragic death in a case that has raised concerns among human rights advocates and members of the…

Chinese Police Raid Early Rain Covenant Church, Detain Elders and Members During Sunday Worship

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2026

Police and government officials raided a Sunday worship service of Early Rain Covenant Church in southwestern China, detaining elders, members, and children as Beijing continues its crackdown on unregistered Protestant congregations.

Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan After Alleged Threats, Family Demands Justice

Posted on Sunday, June 14, 2026

Christians in northeastern Pakistan expressed grief Sunday over the killing of a young Christian man by armed Muslims who also allegedly threatened women, sources told Worthy News.

Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan, Sparking Calls For Justice

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The killing of a 22-year-old Christian man in Pakistan's Punjab province has sparked grief and renewed concerns about the safety of religious minorities, Christian leaders told Worthy News on Wednesday.

U.S. Medical Missionary Recovering After Contracting Ebola While Serving in Congo

Posted on Monday, June 8, 2026

U.S. medical missionary Dr. Peter Stafford and his family have been released from hospital isolation in Germany more than two weeks after Stafford contracted the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while serving as a surgeon in the Democratic…

Christian Officer Wins Settlement After Suspension Over Islam Questions

Posted on Saturday, June 6, 2026

A community police officer in northern England has won a settlement after his suspension for questioning Islam in a case that underscored broader concerns about workplace pressure on devout Christians, his defense team told Worthy News.

Christian Killed In Faisalabad Stabbing As Minority Safety Concerns Grow

Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Christians in Pakistan’s industrial city of Faisalabad remained on edge Thursday after a Christian railway employee was killed and two relatives seriously injured in an alleged nighttime stabbing attack by a Muslim suspect that community leaders say has…

Iranian Christian Convert Mary Mohammadi Disappears After Detention (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Concerns are growing over the fate of Iranian Christian convert, journalist, and human rights defender Mary Mohammadi after reports emerged that she disappeared following an apparent detention by Iranian authorities.

Vietnam Detains Two Montagnard Christians Accused Of ‘Undermining National Unity’

Posted on Monday, June 1, 2026

Authorities in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province have detained two Montagnard Christians on accusations of “undermining national unity” in the latest case involving ethnic minority believers in the communist-run nation, Christians told Worthy News on Monday.

U.S. Military Targets ISIS Network Accused of Killing Christians in Nigeria

Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2026

The U.S. Department of War is stepping up efforts to protect Christians in Nigeria after President Donald Trump directed military leaders to focus on terrorist networks targeting believers in the West African nation, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said…

Azerbaijan Accused of Erasing Armenian Christian Heritage After Churches Demolished in Artsakh

Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Armenian Christian leaders and global religious freedom advocates are condemning Azerbaijan after satellite imagery confirmed the demolition of two Armenian churches in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, a region Armenians have long called Artsakh.

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.

Our reporting seeks to verify facts, protect vulnerable sources, and direct readers to meaningful prayer and action while avoiding sensationalism.

Today’s Top Christian Persecution Stories

• Fulani Herdsmen Kill 28 Christians, Including Pastor, in Nigeria Village Raid
• Christian Salon Worker Defended by Employer in Pakistan Amid Discrimination Concerns
• Christian Brick Kiln Worker Killed in Pakistan; Family Demands Justice
• Six Naga Christians, Including Two Pastors, Found Dead in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Deepens
• Brazilian Parents Sentenced to Prison for Homeschooling Children Amid Religious Freedom Concerns
• Blind Christian Acquitted In Pakistan Blasphemy Case

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