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Muslim militants slaughter Uganda radio-preacher who compared Christianity and Islam

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

A well-known preacher in northern Uganda was murdered by Islamic militants after he compared Christianity and Islam during a radio broadcast on October 31, Morning Star News reports. David Omara, the 64-year-old leader of Christian Church Center, was…

Nigeria: Thousands displaced as Muslim Fulani militants reportedly occupy over 100 mainly Christian villages in Kaduna state

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Although exact figures are disputed locally, more than 100 predominately Christian villages in Nigeria’s Kaduna are reported to now be occupied by Fulani Islamic militants, persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC) reported last week. Thousands of residents from…

Killing Of Swiss Missionary in Mali Prompts Prayers

Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2020

The murder of Swiss evangelical missionary Beatrice Stöckli by Islamic militants in Mali has prompted an aid group to appeal for prayers.

Nigeria: Islamic State terrorists release video showing abducted pastor still alive

Posted on Monday, November 2, 2020

A video released on October 29 shows that a pastor in Nigeria who was abducted by Islamic terrorists on October 19 is still alive, Morning Star News reports. Appealing to the governor of Plateau state and to the…

France Frees Initial Suspect In Shooting of Priest

Posted on Sunday, November 1, 2020

Church members prayed Sunday after police in the French city of Lyon released an initial suspect in the shooting of a Greek Orthodox priest.

Greek Orthodox Priest Shot in France after Islamist Attack in Cathedral

Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2020

A Greek Orthodox priest was shot and badly wounded in the French city of Lyon, two da after an Islamist killed three people in a cathedral in Nice, police said.

France Church Attack Kills Three

Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2020

Three people visiting a famed church in the French city of Nice have been killed in a suspected Islamic terrorist attack, authorities said Thursday.

Pakistan Court Gives Christian Girl, 13, To Muslim Abductor

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2020

A top regional court in Pakistan has given custody of a 13-year-old Christian girl to her Muslim abductor, sources involved in the case told Worthy News late Tuesday.

Poland Churches Targeted, Roads Blocked, By Pro-Abortion Protestors

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Thousands of people blocked roads across Poland on Monday after fellow activists interrupted church services to protest against a court's near-total ban on abortion.

Pakistan Christian Woman, Children Flee After Husband’s Death Sentence For Blasphemy

Posted on Friday, October 23, 2020

A Pakistani Christian woman and her four children have fled after her husband was sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.

Islamic Militants Kill Nigeria Christians As Violence Spreads

Posted on Friday, October 23, 2020

Christians are among those singled out for deadly attacks as violence spreads throughout Nigeria, Christian rights investigators warned Thursday.

US Condemns Iran For Flogging Christian Convert

Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The U.S. State Department has condemned Iran’s reported flogging of a former Muslim-turned-Christian for drinking Communion wine.

Swiss missionary executed by Al-Qaeda, after being kidnapped for a second time in Timbuktu

Posted on Monday, October 19, 2020

A Swiss missionary was executed by Islamic extremists in Timbuktu, Mali last month, Christianity Today reports. Beatrice Stöckli was kidnapped in January 2016 by an Islamist terrorist organization connected to Al-Qaeda.

Chinese Prominent Pastor Forced To Leave US House

Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2020

Pastor Bob Fu, who fled China and launched the Christian rights group ChinaAid was moved to safety after Chinese Communist Party (CCP) operatives besieged his U.S. home, friends say.

Somaliland Christians Fear More Executions After Detention Couple For Evangelism (Worthy News In-depth)

Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2020

Christians in the self-declared nation of Somaliland fear more executions and other persecution after a married couple was detained for evangelism, Worthy News learned.

Authorities do nothing as Muslim men rape Christian and other minority faith girls in Pakistan

Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Advocacy groups have reported that around 1,000 girls of Christian and other minority faith groups in Pakistan are being raped by Muslim extremists in purported forced conversions to Islam every year, WND reports.

Vice President Pence Praises Late Christian Missionary Kayla Mueller

Posted on Friday, October 9, 2020

More details emerged about a young Christian missionary killed in Syria after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence dedicated Wednesday‘s vice-presidential debate to her.

Pakistan Court Acquits Christian Facing Execution For Blasphemy

Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2020

A high court in Pakistan has acquitted a Christian father who spent years on death row for blasphemy against Islam, his defense team confirmed to Worthy News.

Florida-based missionary couple murdered in Haiti

Posted on Monday, October 5, 2020

A Haitian pastor and his wife who had immigrated to the US were found murdered upon returning to their island as missionaries, the Christian Post reported Sunday. Pastor Jean Phillippe-Quetant (57) and his wife Erna Plancher-Quetant (54) were…

Tribal animists drive Christians out of their homes in India

Posted on Saturday, October 3, 2020

Thousands of tribal animists invaded three villages in Chhattisgarh, India last week, driving Christians out their homes in violent assaults, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The attacks took place on September 22-23 by agitators believed to have been…

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

• 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
• Hungary Seeks Suspended Prison Term For Pastor Once Close To Orbán

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