ICC Global Digest: God's Kingdom Advances in Asia

        Source:                     www.persecution.org
Date:                          June 2, 2025

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS

God's Kingdom Advances in Asia

Pray for the church in Asia to continue being bold as it shares the gospel and Christ's love.

Pray for the church to be united as it faces various types of persecution. 

FEATURED ARTICLE

Christianity Steadily Growing in Asia Amid Persecution  

Although Christians throughout Asia are increasingly facing severe persecution, the gospel is spreading, and more people are putting their trust in Christ in many East Asian and Southeast Asian nations.  

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Pray for KB's parents and sister as they mourn his death.

Pray for justice, but also pray for the Muslim boys who killed KB. Pray for their salvation.

BREAKING NEWS

Christian Student Dies after Bullies Beat Him for His Faith 

A second-grade boy died days after five older Muslim boys beat him for his faith in Jesus.

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Pray for Y Yich as he reenters his personal life.

Pray that his faith may be renewed and that his testimony would have power as he shares it. 

BREAKING NEWS

Vietnamese Pastor Released from Prison After 12 Years  

Y Yich, pastor of the Degar Protestant Church in Vietnam, has been released from prison after serving 12 years behind bars for his Christian faith. 

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Pray for Uren as she and her family members heal from the trauma they've endured and the loss of loved ones. 

Pray for their faith to be renewed and inspired amid the ongoing attacks and fear that pervades Nigeria.

BREAKING NEWS

Eyewitness Testimony: A Nigerian Recalls the Day Extremists Attacked Her Family

A Nigerian high school student shares her personal story about the day Islamic extremists attacked her Christian family.

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Pray for the church in Somalia, which must pray and worship in complete secrecy. 

Pray for ICC's work in Somalia, which is dangerous yet critical to the church there.

ICC PROJECTS

Serving the Hidden Church in Somalia 

In one of the world’s most hostile environments for Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) is quietly and carefully meeting with Christians in the shadows.

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