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Nine Christians hospitalized after Hindu extremist attack on church

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2022

A mob of radicalized Hindu nationalists beat up and hospitalized nine Christians during an attack on a church hall in India’s Chhattisgarh state earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Eritrea: 98 Christians remain in prison for their faith

Posted on Monday, November 21, 2022

The Eritrean government is still holding in detention 98 Christians who were arrested on account of their faith in September, Christian Today (CT) reports. 

Christian persecution is worsening amid Western denial

Posted on Friday, November 18, 2022

A new report by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) attests that persecution against Christians in certain parts of the world is worsening dramatically - and that Western denial of the situation is endangering believers, Christian Today…

Ukrainian prison ministry is helping Russian POWs

Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022

A Ukrainian prison ministry has begun caring for Russian prisoners of war that were captured in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, Christianity Today (CT) reports.

500 anti-Christian hate crimes documented in Europe last year

Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Europe saw over 500 documented Anti-Christian Hate Crimes in 2021, the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians (OIDAC) says in its annual report available online. In addition to the incidents documented, OIDAC attests there is a “reasonable…

Russian army attacked 270 religious sites in Ukraine during first months of invasion

Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022

A new report by the Ukrainian-based Institute for Religious Freedom (IRF) shows that the Russian army destroyed or damaged 270 houses of worship, religious, educational institutions, and sacred sites in Ukraine in the first five months of the…

Algeria has closed 16 evangelical churches in crackdown on proselytization

Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2022

A major new report shows the government of Algeria has closed down 16 Evangelical churches in the past year as part of a crackdown on proselytization and perceived blasphemy against Sunni Islam, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Laos: Pastor murdered on his way to Christian event

Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022

A Christian pastor in Laos was tortured before being murdered last month in an attack police was likely on account of his faith, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Nigeria: At least 4,000 Christians killed by Islamic extremists in 2022 alone

Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022

At least 4,000 Christians in Nigeria have been murdered by Islamic jihadists this year alone, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law attested this week, the Christian Post reports. Rights groups have estimated 50,000-80,000 Christians…

Christians Kidnapped, Killed In Ethiopia As Clashes Escalate (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022

At least nine abducted priests and other Christians remained missing in central Ethiopia on Thursday after a church deacon and others were killed by rebels in recent weeks, aid workers and others said.

Myanmar: Burmese army bombs Baptist seminary

Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Continuing its violent attacks on Christian civilians, the ‘Tatmadaw’ Burmese military junta bombed a Baptist seminary in Kachin state last week, injuring four men in their dormitory, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.

China: Government officials detain Christian house church leaders and members on false charges

Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Chinese government officials are continuing a campaign of surveillance and detention against the Linfen Holy Covenant Church in Shanxi province, holding church leaders and members on false charges, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Jailed Canadian Pastor acquitted of breaching COVID-19 restrictions on church services

Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

A pastor in Canada who was jailed for breaching COVID-19 restrictions on in-person worship services was acquitted this week of charges that he violated public health orders, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Indonesia: Two government officials sign Islamist petition to block church building, violation of Indonesian constitution

Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

In an apparent violation of Indonesia’s constitutional protection of religious freedom, two local officials in Java Island joined forces with Islamist organizations to block the construction of a Christian church building, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Church of England Evangelicals reject Bishop’s proposal to allow blessing of same-sex marriages

Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Church of England Evangelicals have rejected a theological essay published by the Bishop of Oxford which argues Anglican clergy should be able to bless and marry same-sex couples if they choose, the Christian Post (CP) reports. The Church…

Nigeria: Islamic militants murder 15 Christians, including community leaders, in Plateau state

Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Islamist Fulani terrorists murdered 15 more Christians, specifically targeting leaders, in Nigeria’s Plateau state last month, the Barnabas Fund reports.

India: Off-duty police officer among Hindu mob attacking Christian prayer meeting

Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

An off-duty police officer joined a mob of Hindu nationalists who attacked a gathering of 15 Christians gathered in a private home in India’s Chhattisgarh state last month, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Two Christians suddenly released from jail after convictions for leading churches

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2022

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei unexpectedly ordered the release of two church leaders imprisoned in the notoriously harsh Evin Prison in Tehran a few days after a fire broke out at the jail on October 15, Morningstar News…

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians continues

Posted on Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria has seen no let-up as suspected Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic militant terrorists killed 12 mainly women, children, and elderly Christians during attacks in Benue state last month, Morning Star News (MSN)…

Uganda: Evangelists attacked after leading Muslims to Christ, “We need your prayers all the time”

Posted on Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Islamist extremists in eastern Uganda attacked two evangelists with knives earlier this month after the Christians led local Muslims to Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

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

• Pakistani Christian Girl, 14, Abducted and Raped, Family Says
• Pakistan Pastor Murder Case Takes Dramatic Turn As Police Name Wife, Lover As “Masterminds” (Worthy News Investigation)
• Christians Blocked From Christmas Worship In Indonesia’s West Java Amid Extremism Concerns
• Nigeria Says It Provided Intelligence For U.S. Strikes
• Christian Father Of Three Killed In Pakistan For Faith
• Bethlehem Marks Christmas After Ceasefire As Jenin Church Arson Raises Concern

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