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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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)…
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Hindus Attack Catholic Church In India; Several Injured
Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A tense calm has returned to the Narayanpur district of India's landlocked state of Chhattisgarh where more than 1,000 villagers, including suspected Hindu extremists, attacked a Catholic church injuring several people, Worthy News learned.
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Northern Chinese Church Leader Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment
Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2023
A prominent Chinese church leader has begun serving a two-year prison sentence for what his family and friends view as trumped-up charges of "illegally holding materials promoting terrorism and extremism," Worthy News learned Wednesday.
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Congo Church Attack Kills and Injures Dozens
Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2023
Dozens of worshipers have been killed and injured in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Islamist militants bombed a Sunday service at a Pentecostal church, the government and military said.
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120,000 Armenian Christians Trapped In Nagorno-Karabakh
Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2023
About 120,000 Armenian Christians are trapped inside the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, including women, children, and the disabled, Christian aid workers told Worthy News Friday.

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.

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