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
- Pastor and more than 80 others kidnapped in attacks on two Nigerian churches Catholic News Agency
- Faith group to march on Washington to raise awareness for religious persecution Fox News
- Republicans Are Ready to Declare the United States a Christian Nation The Nation
- Dozens of Religious Freedom Groups Urge Blinken to Designate Nigeria 'Country of Particular Concern' CBN.com
- Why Pope Francis chose to highlight religious freedom during his visit to Kazakhstan Religion News Service
- 'Fathers of the church', dead 1500 years, still influence Christianity today – Religion News Service'Fathers of the church', dead 1500 years, still influence Christianity today Religion News Service
- Transforming a Generation | Persecution International Christian Concern
- Celebrating the Miracle of San Gennaro in Napoli DVIDS
- Family of Bondurant namesake, Alexander, gathering in Iowa Des Moines Register
- Church-state separation 'very thin' with Trump Republicans, Butler says on 'Meet the Press' Baptist News Global
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)