ICC Global Digest: A Grisly Discovery

        Source:                       www.persecution.org
Date:                            July 28, 2025

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS

A Grisly Discovery

Pray for the victims' loved ones and their church communities. 

Pray that those responsible for the killings are brought to justice. 

FEATURED ARTICLE

Bodies of Evangelical Christians Found in Mass Grave in Colombia 

The bodies of seven Evangelical Christians and a relative to one of the victims were found on July 1 in a mass, shallow grave in Guaviare, Colombia.

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Pray that the investigation reveals the truth about how these laws are weaponized against Christians. 

Pray for real, lasting change to come from the investigation. 

BREAKING NEWS

Court Orders Investigation into Growing Misuse of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws

On July 15, the Islamabad High Court took a bold step, ordering the federal government to form a commission within 30 days to investigate the growing misuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.

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Pray that the congregation can continue gathering and worshiping without their church building. 

Pray that the church can continue to share the love of Christ, even as they face persecution.

BREAKING NEWS

Christians in Sudan Watch Helplessly as their Church Building is Demolished  

On July 8, bulldozers, armed forces, and police arrived at the Pentecostal church in the El-Haj Yousif area of Khartoum North’s East Nile District. Christians then watched as civilians helped them tear the building apart.

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Pray that the bill motivates Americans to raise awareness of the realities of the persecution of Christians worldwide.

Pray that U.S. lawmakers continue to do what they can to protect Christians in places of persecution.

BREAKING NEWS

New Bill in Congress Condemns Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations 

Legislators introduced a bill on July 17 condemning the mass persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encouraging more U.S. involvement to protect believers around the globe. 

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Pray for Fatima as she continues her education. Pray that her family would know the peace and love of Christ. 

Pray for ICC's Hope House project and how you and your church could support it as it grows. 

ICC FELLOWS

A Haven of Hope Amid Great Despair 

Trapped in a cycle of hunger and emotional distress, and unable to attend school, Fatima’s future seemed hopeless. Then God helped pull her out of her despair. Staff at International Christian Concern’s (ICC) nearby Hope House visited Fatima’s family. 

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