Christian Persecution News – Reports on the Persecuted Church

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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Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.

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India Jails Pastor For ‘Converting Hindus’
Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
A church leader in India’s state of Madhya Pradesh remained detained Monday after being convicted “on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity,” Christians told Worthy News.
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Artificial Intelligence Technology Is Being Used to Persecute Christians
Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Overtly hostile to Christianity, authoritarian regimes like China’s ruling communist party can use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to monitor and oppress believers in Christ, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has warned.
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Afghanis Are Tiring of Islam and Turning to Christ, Report
Posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Just over three years since the Islamic extremist Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Open Doors UK international advocacy organization spoke to three Christian widows who confirmed that, amid intense oppression and danger, Afghanis have been…
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Prayers Urged For Kidnapped Christian Girls In Pakistan
Posted on Saturday, October 5, 2024
Christians have urged “prayers for the safety of girls” in Pakistan after a Christian girl who was kidnapped last month, forced to convert to Islam, and marry one of her Muslim captors came to symbolize their suffering.
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Islamic Faluni Kill Christians In Nigeria
Posted on Friday, October 4, 2024
Christians in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state say Islamic Faluni herdsmen killed two believers on Sunday, the latest victims in relentless attacks against believers in Christ.
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Study Shows Correlation Between Government Corruption and Christian Persecution
Posted on Thursday, October 3, 2024
There is a correlation between governmental corruption and Christian persecution, a study published this month by International Christian Concern (ICC) shows. Titled “Corruption and Christian Persecution,” the ICC study concludes that persecution against Christians will subside in countries…

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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