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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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Nicaragua Jails Bishop For 26 Years
Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2023
The pope on Sunday condemned the long imprisonment of Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos, a prominent opponent of autocratic President Daniel Ortega.
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Church of England considers referencing God in gender-neutral terms
Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Church of England has confirmed it is examining the possibility of changing its liturgy to reference God in gender-neutral terms instead of as “Father,” “Him,” and “He,” the New York Post (NYP) reports. However, the denomination has…
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China Frees Jailed Preacher To Care For Father
Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
A Chinese Christian evangelist jailed for more than half a year on charges linked to his work has returned home to care for his father, who suffers from COVID-19, supporters told Worthy News.
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Nepal Releases Jailed Pastor On Bail
Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
A pastor who served a one-year jail sentence in Nepal on charges linked to evangelizing has been released on bail, Worthy News established Monday.
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Cash-Strapped Russia Fines Evangelical Christians
Posted on Monday, February 6, 2023
Evangelical Christians in Russia were forced to pay a "tax on faithfulness" in 2022, which will likely increase this year as part of a government crackdown on non-Orthodox faiths, rights investigators tell Worthy News.
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European Parliament event highlights Christian persecution worldwide
Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2023
The ongoing crisis of Christian persecution worldwide was highlighted at the European Parliament last week, at a special presentation of the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List (WWL) of the top 50 countries where believers are most persecuted,…
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Sudan: Christian ministry team murdered by suspected Islamic extremist
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023
A church pastor was among a ministry team of four Christians who were murdered by suspected Islamic extremists in Sudan last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Rights groups have reported worsening conditions for Sudanese believers since the…
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Iran: Christians under increased persecution, but church is growing
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023
Christians in Iran have faced even more intense persecution since the Iranian regime began its violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests that took off last year - but the Iranian church continues to grow, International Christian Concern (ICC)…

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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