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Worthy News provides verified, timely Christian persecution news — reporting on believers facing pressure, discrimination, and violence worldwide, along with actionable prayer updates and ways to respond.

From Asia and Africa to the Middle East and Latin America, we work to amplify the voices of the persecuted, document violations of religious freedom, and bring biblically grounded context to the headlines.

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Nigeria: Islamists attack Christian principal
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2013
Educational reforms in Nigeria's Osun state have resulted in religious violence after Islamist youths beat a Christian principal unconscious last month, according to Morning Star News.
‘Three-Self’ Pastor taken by Chinese Police
Posted on Friday, December 13, 2013
Last month, Chinese police abruptly abducted a "Three-Self" pastor from his own state sanctioned church in Henan Province, according to International Christian Concern.
Vietnam: New Law Increases Religious Restrictions
Posted on Monday, December 9, 2013
Christian leaders in Vietnam are opposed to a proposed state law that would further increase restrictions on all their activities, requiring a permit for each and every circumstance, according to BarnabasAid.
Israel deports Messianic Jew
Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2013
An immigration judge has ordered the deportation of a Messianic Jew arrested last week while participating in an evangelistic event in Israel, according to Morning Star News.
Nigeria: Muslim Herdsmen Slaughter Christians
Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Muslim herdsmen are suspected to have slaughtered Christians like cattle in coordinated attacks on four Plateau state villages in central Nigeria early Tuesday morning, according to Morning Star News.
Hundreds of Christian refugees languish in Asia
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2013
The president of the Pakistan Christian Congress expressed concerns about the delays in processing hundreds of Pakistani Christian refugees in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong who have been waiting years for decisions on their asylum applications…
Mexican Mob attacks Christians, Church
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2013
Traditionalist Catholics assaulted a congregation of evangelical Christians with rods and stones in Oaxaca, Mexico last week, according to Morning Star News.
CAR Clerics call for help to prevent sectarian civil war
Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Christian clerics of the Central African Republic have asked for help to disarm a murderous Muslim insurgency and prevent a genocidal sectarian civil war, according to the Christian Post.
Islamist Agenda Enforced in Nigerian States
Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2013
Although nine of Nigeria's 37 states are now under Islamic law, its penalties are enforced to different degrees of strictness, according to BarnabasAid.
Iran: 80 Lashes for Communion Wine
Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2013
This month an Iranian court in Rasht sentenced four members from the Church of Iran to 80 lashes each.

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.

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