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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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Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.

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India State Investigates Christian Activities
Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2021
The Hindu-led government of southern India’s Karnataka state has reportedly launched an investigation into Christian activities linked to alleged “forced conversions” to Christianity.
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Three pastors freed from prison in Myanmar
Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2021
Three ethnic Kachin pastors in Myanmar were among 5,000 prisoners freed by the Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) on Monday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The Tatmadaw said in a statement they had released the prisoners “on humanitarian grounds,” but…
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China: Government targets Christian schools, detains staff
Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2021
hinese government authorities in recent days have raided Christian schools and detained staff members who have not been heard of since, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. It is believed the raids were triggered by the ruling Communist Party’s…
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China: Street evangelist released after 6th detention this year
Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2021
A street evangelist from China’s Hunan province has been released after being imprisoned by Chinese authorities for the sixth time this year, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Chen Wensheng of Hengyang City had been detained from September 26…
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Burmese army sets Christian village on fire
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2021
The Burmese Army has burned down a whole village in Myanmar’s Chin state, a traditionally Christian stronghold, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The attack took place earlier this month as part of a “clearance operation” designed to crush…
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Uganda: Two Islamists charged with murdering Christian pastor
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2021
Two Islamists in eastern Uganda have been charged with murdering Pastor Barnabas Musana of Nangonde Sub-County on September 12, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The two men are believed to have killed Pastor Musana because he was leading…
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Hope As Nigerian Kidnappers Release Four Baptist Students
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2021
Church officials hope more Christian youngsters will be released after suspected Islamic kidnappers in Nigeria freed five students and the matron of Bethel Baptist High School in Nigeria’s Kaduna State.
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17 American Missionaries Abducted In Haiti
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2021
Some 17 American Christian missionaries and their families, including children, have been kidnapped by a notorious gang in Haiti, Christian and security sources say.
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India Hindu Mob Cuts Of Ears From Christian Boy In Church Attack
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2021
A dozen Christian worshipers have been attacked by hundreds of Hindu hardliners in northern India amid spreading Hindu nationalist hate speech and violence towards minority Christians in the country, Worthy News established Saturday.

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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