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
- Bill Donohue: What Do Radical Muslims and Leftists Have in Common? CNSNews.com
- #RedWednesday set to be official date in Church calendar | ICN Independent Catholic News
- “Lord, forgive our persecutors” say Rohingya Christians brutally attacked in Muslim Rohingya backlash Barnabas Fund
- Christians Slain, Wounded, Kidnapped in Plateau State, Nigeria Christianheadlines.com
- Leah Sharibu's family responds to reports that she gave birth to Boko Haram commander's son The […]
- Persecution of Christians: New World Ranking of Nations Techno EA
- A New Ranking of Nations Where Christians Are Persecuted Most National Review
- Algeria orders another Christian church to close as crackdown continues The Christian Post
- Nigeria: National fast declared as attacks on Christians soar Uganda Christian News
- Report: More Than 1000 Christians Killed in Nigeria in 2019 CNSNews.com
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)