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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India: Hindu nationalists attack congregants in Karnataka state
Posted on Monday, November 22, 2021
As Hindu nationalist persecution of Christians in India continues to intensify, on November 14 a mob of Hindu radicals stormed the Mercy Divine Church in Bangalor, Karnataka state, throwing stones and chairs at congregants, International Christian Concern (ICC)…
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China Detains Presbyterian Church Members
Posted on Monday, November 22, 2021
Chinese authorities have detained several members of the independent Presbyterianism Early Rain Qingcaodi Church in southwest China on “baseless fraud” charges, Christians say.
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Uganda Convert Killed For Christian Faith
Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2021
Christians in eastern Uganda have been plunged into mourning after a Christian convert was killed for leaving Islam, several sources said.
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Iran Pastor Starts Serving 5 Year Prison Term
Posted on Monday, November 15, 2021
A pastor from Iran’s main evangelical house church movement was behind bars Friday after he was summoned to start serving a five-year jail sentence, his supporters confirmed.
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Pakistan Muslims Shoot Christians; Nine Injured
Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province are recovering from injuries after Muslims opened fire, wounding at least nine people in a land dispute, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
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‘Egypt Christians Beaten For Wearing Cross’
Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021
Several Christian students in southern Egypt were beaten after being told to remove pendants or bracelets bearing a cross, rights activists said Wednesday.

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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