Current Christian Persecution News and Headlines
The Simple fact is… More Christians are being slaughtered today than anytime in History.
Everyday, families are being slaughtered because of their belief in Christ and the Church. We provide current news of the persecution of Christians around the World. We are trying to bring attention to the plight of our fellow Christian brothers and Sisters who risk their lives everyday in the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Please remember these brave souls in your prayers.
Christian Struggle Around the World Iran imprisons bookshop owner for selling Bible as crackdown on Christianity continues The Christian PostIran has reportedly imprisoned a business owner for the crime of selling the Bible in his bookshop. British lawmaker to speak in Malvern on Catholic identity CatholicPhilly.comPosted September 17, 2019. Lord David Alton, a member of the House of Lords in Great Britain's Parliament, will speak Thursday, Sept. 19 from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. ... Catholic Indian leaders jailed on charges of forced conversion; Cardinal demands release The Christian PostChristian leaders in India are demanding the release of two Catholics arrested earlier this month on accusations they forcibly […] 'Does Jesus Not Do Reality TV?': Sean Spicer Mocked for Saying a Vote for Him Is a Vote for Christ The New Civil Rights MovementIn last night's “Dancing With the Stars” premiere, Sean Spicer wore a neon ruffled shirt that was […] The long, harrowing, bloody history of persecution of Christians MercatorNetA new book chronicles two millennia of hostility towards Christianity. Wycliffe Partners with Christians Facing Persecution for Bible Translation MissionsBoxSmith says the Bible translators “will make any sacrifice, take any risk, to make Bibles available to their people in their own heart […] Nigerian Government Reports Kidnapped Christian Teen Leah Sharibu is Alive, but Still in Grave Danger American Center for Law and JusticeCaptive Christian teen Leah Sharibu is reportedly still alive, but her life remains in grave danger […] Social Media Backlash Reflects New Era of Hostility in Nepal Christianheadlines.comHYDERABAD, India, September 16, 2019 (Morning Star News) – Hindu extremist threats have driven a pastor in Nepal into hiding following a leak onto […] North Korean propaganda video: Christians are 'spies' on 'mission from the enemy' The Christian PostA newly-discovered propaganda video reveals how the North Korean government seeks to silence Christianity by painting believers as […] Pope urges Eastern Catholic bishops to promote ecumenism Crux: Covering all things CatholicROME - Praising the fidelity of Eastern Catholics, Pope Francis also urged them to be more active in the search for Christian unity, especially […] Sam Brownback Says Christian Persecution Is at All-Time High BreitbartThe U.S. ambassador for international religious freedom said this week that hostility toward Christians has reached an all-time high. | Politics. Behold the Cross of the Lord | Father Pablo PatheosAn Egyptian obelisk stands in the middle of Saint Peter Square in Rome. As old as the Basilica is, the mighty obelisk is approximately 3500 years older, and has ... Brownback: Christianity's future in Middle East has reached defining moment Crux: Covering all things CatholicIn a room full of religious leaders, politicians and other supporters of protecting Christians threatened in the Middle East, […] Hopeful Signs for Change in Sudan Meet with Cautious Pessimism Christianheadlines.comJUBA, South Sudan, September 12, 2019 (Morning Star News) – The appointment of a Christian woman to the council overseeing the transition to […] India: Hindu extremists rape 4-year-old daughter of pastor who refused to stop sharing the Gospel The Christian PostHindu extremists raped the 4-year-old daughter of a pastor in central India because he refused to stop sharing the Gospel, […] Baptist church cancels 9/11 anti-Islam event after backlash from legislators, Christian scholars Washington PostA Michigan-based Baptist church canceled its anti-Islam 9/11 event on the eve of the anniversary after criticism from […] Burmese Army Drops Lawsuit Against Kachin Pastor | Persecution International Christian ConcernMilitary Official Requests to Settle and Withdraw Case. 09/10/2019 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International […] Over 100 Attacks Have Occurred on Syrian Churches Since Its Civil War Began Christianheadlines.comAccording to a new report, more than 120 attacks have targeted Christian churches in Syria since the beginning of the country's eight-year […] North Korea propaganda video details Christian martyr’s ‘mission from the enemy’ to build underground church Fox NewsNewly discovered North Korea propaganda footage sheds light on how the Communist regime trains state […] China: The Dragon at the End of the Silk Road MissionsBoxChina has been disrupting the global economy. The dragon dancing in the streets is symbolic of the one at the eastern end of the Silk Road.
Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide. An average of at least 180 Christians around the world are killed each month for their faith. (Source: Open Doors USA)
Christians in more than 60 countries face persecution from their governments or surrounding neighbors simply because of their belief in Christ. (Source: U.S. Department of State)
One of the worst countries in the world for the persecution of Christians is North Korea. With the exception of four official state-controlled churches in Pyongyang, Christians in North Korea face the risk of detention in the prison camps, severe torture and, in some cases, execution for practicing their religious beliefs. North Koreans suspected of having contact with South Korean or other foreign missionaries in China, and those caught in possession of a Bible, have been known to be executed. (Source: Christian Solidarity Worldwide)
In 41 of the 50 worst nations for persecution, Christians are being persecuted by Radical Islamic extremists. (Source: Open Doors)