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Massacre in Congo: ISIS-Linked Jihadists Behead 49 Christians, Including Children, During Church Service

Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2025

A horrific massacre unfolded Sunday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Islamic State-affiliated jihadists beheaded at least 49 Christians--nine of them children--during a church service in the village of Komanda. The attackers, members of the…

Cuban Pastor Abducted After Delivering Medicine Amid Rising Persecution of Christians

Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

A Cuban pastor disappeared under mysterious circumstances this month, adding to growing international concern over religious repression on the island. Pastor Maikel Pupu Velázquez vanished shortly after delivering epilepsy medication to a family connected to Cuba's dissident movement,…

Kidnappers Kill 35 Hostages In Nigeria Despite Receiving Ransoms

Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people they abducted from a village in the country’s northwestern Zamfara state despite ransoms being paid for their release, officials said Tuesday.

Interfaith Couple Found Murdered in Pakistan, Igniting Debate

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The bodies of a young interfaith couple were discovered in southeastern Pakistan after Muslim family members protested against the marriage of the Muslim woman to a Christian, sources told Worthy News on Tuesday.

32 Killed In Christian Village In Nigeria

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Details have emerged about a massacre of at least 32 people, including women, children, and a three-month-old baby, in what Christians called “a brutal attack” on the mainly Christian village of Jebu, in Nigeria’s northern Plateau State.

Congress Introduces Resolution Condemning Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations

Posted on Monday, July 28, 2025

A group of Republican lawmakers introduced a sweeping resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the systemic persecution of Christians across Muslim-majority countries and calling on President Donald Trump to make the issue a top priority in…

Scores Of Christian Farmers Among Those Killed In Nigeria

Posted on Monday, July 28, 2025

Residents in Nigeria’s Plateau State are reeling from attacks by Islamist hardliners that killed dozens of civilians, most of them predominantly Christian farmers, several sources said.

Pakistan Muslims ‘Abduct’ Christian Boy

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025

A heartbroken Christian widow cried out for help Wednesday, saying her teenage son was “abducted” by Muslim extremists in Pakistan’s Punjab province and “forced to convert to Islam.”

Sudan Christian Leaders Condemn Destruction Pentecostal Church

Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Christian leaders have condemned the recent destruction of a Pentecostal Church building in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, calling it part of an increase in persecution against Christians in Sudan.

Muslims Kill Relative For Accepting Christ In Uganda

Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2025

A 37-year-old man was killed by his Muslim relatives in eastern Uganda after converting to Christianity and openly praying to Jesus, according to multiple Christian sources.

London Council Reverses Street Preaching Ban After Legal Challenge by Pentecostal Church

Posted on Monday, July 21, 2025

A Pentecostal church is celebrating what it calls a major victory for Christian freedoms after Hillingdon Council backed down from enforcing a ban on street preaching, leaflet distribution, and the public display of Bible verses in Uxbridge town…

Iranian Christian Convert Deported from Turkey, Arrested Upon Return to Iran

Posted on Monday, July 21, 2025

Iranian Christian convert Mehran Shamlooei was arrested on July 3 upon arrival at Mashhad International Airport after being deported from Turkey, where he had sought refuge to avoid serving a harsh prison sentence handed down for his faith.

Beloved Syrian Pastor Martyred with Family Amid Fierce Clashes in Suweida; Lebanese Church Calls for Global Prayer

Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2025

A devastating plea for prayer has emerged from Lebanon as Pastor Chady El Aouad of Abundant Life Church in Beirut confirmed the martyrdom of a fellow minister and over 20 of his family members amid the violent upheaval…

Christian Man Detained Over Blasphemy Accusations In Pakistan

Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2025

A young Christian has been detained in Pakistan’s second-largest city after he was reported to local police over alleged “blasphemous” remarks about Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, which could carry the death penalty in the Muslim-majority nation.

Christians Targeted in Indonesia’s West Java as Mobs Attack Homes and Churches

Posted on Friday, July 18, 2025

Christians in Indonesia’s West Java province are reeling from mob attacks carried out by Muslim hardliners seeking to prevent church services and halt the construction of places of worship.

Concerns Mount Over Six Americans Detained in South Korea for Bible Launch

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025

Concerns are mounting over the fate of six Americans detained in South Korea for attempting to send 1,600 bottles filled with Bibles, rice, $1 bills, and USB drives toward North Korea by sea.

Evangelical Christians Killed In Nigeria

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025

Evangelical Christians in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna state were grieving Wednesday after mainly Muslim Fulani herdsmen reportedly killed five believers and injured three others during a church gathering.

China Installs Facial Recognition in Churches as Christian Crackdown Intensifies

Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2025

In a chilling expansion of state surveillance, China is now requiring facial recognition cameras in all registered churches--part of a sweeping crackdown on Christianity amid rising unrest and economic pressure under Supreme Leader Xi Jinping.

Pakistan Sentences Muslim To Death For Killing Christian (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025

A Pakistani court has upheld the death sentence of a Muslim man for killing a Christian because he married his sister after she turned to faith in Christ.

Gunman Kills Two Women in Church Rampage After Shooting State Trooper in Lexington, Kentucky

Posted on Monday, July 14, 2025

A Sunday morning turned into a tragedy in Lexington after a gunman shot a Kentucky state trooper and then opened fire inside Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two women and injuring several others before being fatally shot by…

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 Leaders Thank Trump for Pressure on Nigeria over Massacre of Christians at Vigil in Washington (Worthy News Focus)
• 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

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