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Report: Christians Face Deadly Persecution as Nigeria’s Violence Escalates

Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2026

Tens of thousands of Christians have been killed in Nigeria over the past six years, many in attacks blamed on radicalized Fulani militant groups, according to a new report by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa.

Iran Moves To Seize Tehran’s Oldest Protestant Church

Posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Iranian authorities are moving to confiscate Tehran’s historic St. Peter’s Evangelical Church and evict Christian families from the church compound, marking another escalation in the Islamic Republic’s long campaign to suppress Protestant Christianity and restrict public Christian worship.

Christian Acquitted In Pakistan Blasphemy Case As New Attack Fuels Fears

Posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

A court in Pakistan’s Punjab province has acquitted Dennis Albert, a Christian man who had spent nearly 19 months in custody in a blasphemy case, but concerns remained Wednesday over the safety of Christians in the region after…

Chinese Underground Church Leader Released From Prison, Reunites With Family In US

Posted on Sunday, July 5, 2026

Chinese underground church leader Ezra Jin Mingri has been released from prison in China and reunited with his family in the United States, less than two months after his incarceration was raised directly by U.S. President Donald J.…

Christian Advocates Urge Pakistan Probe Into Blasphemy Cases, Greater Protection For Minorities

Posted on Sunday, July 5, 2026

Christian advocates urged Pakistan’s government on Saturday to establish an independent commission to investigate what they describe as the “Blasphemy Business Group” following the death in custody of a Christian facing controversial blasphemy charges.

American Mission Pilot Killed In Papua As US Monitors Investigation

Posted on Saturday, July 4, 2026

Indonesia’s military confirmed Friday it had recovered the body of an American mission pilot who was shot dead by separatist rebels in the country’s restive eastern Papua region, as the U.S. government said it was closely monitoring the…

Muslim Mob Attacks Christian Prayer House In West Java, Threatens To Burn It Down

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2026

A Muslim mob attacked a Christian prayer house in the Hegarmanah Indah Housing Complex in West Java on June 24, demanding that the gathering place be closed and threatening to burn it down, according to local Christian accounts.

Christian Advocates Warn UK Conversion Therapy Ban Could Criminalize Biblical Teaching

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Christian advocates warned Tuesday that British government plans to ban so-called “conversion therapy” could criminalize parents, pastors, and other believers for expressing Biblical teaching on sexuality and gender.

Pakistan Court Acquits Second Christian Of Blasphemy

Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2026

A court in Pakistan has acquitted a second Christian of blasphemy, just days after another believer was also cleared of similar charges.

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.

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

• Pakistan Families Demand Inquiry Into ‘Blasphemy Business Gang’ (Worthy News Investigation)
• Indonesian Christian Convert Jailed For Two Years Over Muhammad Video (Worthy News Focus)
• Christian Teen Found Dead In Pakistan Canal; Police Officers Detained (Worthy News Investigation)
• China Detains Christian For Listening To Bible In Car Amid Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
• Christian Man Allegedly Beaten After Defending Women In Pakistan
• Sudan Christians Mark UN Day Amid Killings, Abductions In Nuba Mountains

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