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Several Worshippers Kidnapped In Nigeria Church Attack As Concerns Persist

Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Concerns remained Tuesday about the whereabouts of several worshippers who were abducted Sunday when gunmen attacked the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Nigeria’s north-central Kwara State, police said.

Christian Sanitary Worker In Pakistan Faces Death Penalty In Blasphemy Case

Posted on Monday, March 23, 2026

A Christian sanitary worker in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad faces a possible death sentence after spending more than three years behind bars over alleged blasphemy against Islam.

Concerns Grow For Christians In Iranian Prisons Amid Strikes

Posted on Friday, March 20, 2026

Families and friends of scores of Christians held in Iranian prisons have requested prayers as “concerns for their well-being grow and communication has all but ceased” amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran, Christians told Worthy News Thursday.

Christians Urge Cuba To Free Detained Teen Amid Crackdown On Churches

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Christians have expressed concern over the detention of pastors and a Christian teenager by Cuba’s communist authorities in connection with Christian activities and rallies for greater freedom on the island.

Elderly Christian Acquitted In Pakistan Blasphemy Case After Two-Year Ordeal

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A Pakistani court has acquitted an elderly Christian who was falsely accused of blasphemy against Islam, his defense team confirmed.

Pastor Killed, Christians Abducted In Nigeria After Trump Warns Of More US Strikes

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Suspected Islamic Fulani herdsmen have killed a pastor and abducted other Christians in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna state, a region marked by recurring religious and ethnic tensions, despite U.S.-backed efforts to curb extremism that has killed thousands of Christians…

Killing Of Christian Youth In Pakistan Sparks Outrage; Police Arrest One Suspect

Posted on Monday, March 16, 2026

Pakistani police have launched a murder investigation after a young Christian man was brutally killed in the eastern city of Lahore, shocking members of the country’s small Christian community, investigators told Worthy News.

Christian Youth Killed In Lahore Sparks Outrage; One Suspect Arrested

Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2026

Pakistani police have launched a criminal investigation after a young Christian man was brutally killed in the eastern city of Lahore, an attack that has shocked members of the country’s small Christian community, investigators told Worthy News on…

25,000 Christians Face Eviction In Pakistan’s Capital As Father Reported Missing

Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2026

Nearly 25,000 Christians, many of them impoverished sanitation workers and day laborers, face possible eviction from their homes in Pakistan’s capital after authorities ordered them to vacate two settlements within days, Christians familiar with the situation confirmed Thursday.

Pastor Beaten Unconscious in India as Hindu Nationalists Attack House Church

Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026

A pastor was recovering Wednesday after being beaten unconscious when a mob of Hindu nationalists attacked a house church gathering in central India, assaulting worshippers that included women and children, Christians familiar with the case said.

Christians Concerned As Bihar Weighs Anti-Conversion Law

Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Christians in India voiced concern after lawmakers in the northern state of Bihar suggested introducing an anti-conversion law similar to legislation adopted in several other states.

Mexico Christians Face Rising Attacks After Cartel Retaliation (Worthy News Focus)

Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Evangelical Christians in parts of Mexico are facing renewed persecution after cartel retaliation erupted following the killing of one of the country’s most notorious drug lords in a U.S.-backed military operation that left dozens of Mexican soldiers dead,…

Christian Leader Welcomes US Call To Keep Pakistan On Religious Freedom Watch List

Posted on Monday, March 9, 2026

A Christian rights leader in Pakistan has welcomed a recommendation by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to keep Pakistan designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” amid reports of widespread violence against Christians and other…

Christian Girl, 10, Targeted In Attempted Rape Attack In Pakistan

Posted on Monday, March 9, 2026

Authorities in Pakistan launched an investigation after a 10-year-old Christian girl was allegedly targeted in an attempted rape by a Muslim man in Punjab province amid a series of violent incidents against Christians in the region, investigators said…

Islamic Militants Turn To Christ In Nigeria Amid Violence, Film Shows (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Sunday, March 8, 2026

A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new documentary by a global mission group.

Two Arrested After Killing Of Christian Worker Sparks Protests In Pakistan

Posted on Sunday, March 8, 2026

Pakistani police have arrested two Muslim suspects in connection with the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker whose death sparked protests in the country’s eastern Punjab province, investigators and Christian advocates said Saturday.

Christian Youth Murdered In Pakistan Amid Rising Attacks

Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Hundreds of Christians, including family members, have protested the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker by one or more Muslims in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province and the alleged reluctance by authorities to properly investigate the case.

Christian Girl Maryam, 11, ‘Brutally Killed’ in Pakistan Prompting Outrage

Posted on Tuesday, March 3, 2026

An 11-year-old Christian girl was abducted and killed by her Muslim neighbor in the Pakistani city of Gujranwala, the latest in a series of attacks targeting members of the country’s Christian minority, investigators told Worthy News on Tuesday.

Christian Sanitation Worker Found Shot Dead At Government Hostel In Pakistan

Posted on Monday, March 2, 2026

A Christian sanitation worker employed by the legislature of Pakistan’s Punjab province was found shot dead late Friday at a government hostel in Lahore, police and Christian rights advocates confirmed early Saturday.

Christian Woman In Pakistan Alleges Abduction, Forced Conversion To Islam; Suspect Named (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026

A young Christian woman alleges she was abducted at gunpoint and forced to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim man four years ago after meeting him through her job at a beauty salon in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab…

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

• Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan After Alleged Threats, Family Demands Justice
• Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan, Sparking Calls For Justice
• U.S. Medical Missionary Recovering After Contracting Ebola While Serving in Congo
• Christian Officer Wins Settlement After Suspension Over Islam Questions
• Christian Killed In Faisalabad Stabbing As Minority Safety Concerns Grow
• Iranian Christian Convert Mary Mohammadi Disappears After Detention (Worthy News Investigation)

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