09.13.2025

Please pray for Christians in Nicaragua

Today we are again praying for political prisoners in Nicaragua, after the death of a second man in the space of a week.

Report Warns Christian Persecution Rising In Turkey

Persecution against Christians in Muslim-majority Turkey has intensified, with attacks on churches, threats against believers, and the deportation of missionaries, according to a new rights report.

Chinese Pastor Zhao Huaiguo Dies ‘After Years Of Persecution’

After enduring “years of persecution,” Pastor Zhao Huaiguo, founder of Bethel Church in Cili County, Hunan Province, has died, leaving behind a legacy of faith and resilience that continues to inspire Communist-run China’s underground Christian community, Christians say.

US: The death of Charlie Kirk, and what it means to be a young Christian in the marketplace of ideas

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at a public event on Utah Valley University’s campus.

Five of Seven Christians Killed in Nigeria Were Children

Among eight wounded, all are minors.

Herdsmen Kill Eight Christians in Northwest Nigeria

Nine others wounded.

Islamists Claim Killing Up To 100 Christians in Eastern DRC

In one of the deadliest anti-Christian atrocities in recent months, attackers linked to the Islamic State group used machetes and guns to kill at least 61 civilians at a funeral in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday night, local officials said.

US: Promoting Religious Freedom is a Vital Atrocity Prevention Tool

Religious freedom violations and the targeting of religious identities can play a significant role in elevating the risk of mass killings and atrocities. 

Suffering ahead for the Church in the midst of ISIS

Last week, Iraq’s intelligence service announced that it has dismantled an Islamic State financial network. 

Christian Pilgrim Killed In Pakistan Amid Rising Persecution

Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were mourning Monday after a suspected Muslim gunman killed a Christian rickshaw driver and father of four in the latest anti-Christian attack to grip the Islamic nation.

Russian Pastor Sentenced Over Anti-War Sermon

Concerns grew Sunday about a frail elderly Russian pastor after he was sentenced to a prison camp for publicly criticizing Russia’s war in Ukraine.

ICC Global Digest: "I do not retract my sermon."

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS

Taliban restrictions drive women in Afghanistan desperate for hope

Eastern Afghanistan has continued to reel with aftershocks since a 6.0-magnitude quake struck August 31

Over 100 Killed In Weekend Violence Across Nigeria; Christians Targeted

Clashes between local security forces and Islamic fighters linked to crime gangs and designated terror groups killed more than 100 people across Nigeria over the weekend, with many victims identified as Christians, several sources confirmed Sunday.

Pastor, other Christians Agonize under False Charges in India

Pastor’s wife beaten in custody.

Christian Charged with Blasphemy in Pakistan Wins Rare Bail

Victim voluntarily surrenders to police to avert Islamist violence.

Catholic Slain in Muslim Attack on Pilgrims in Pakistan

Cousin seriously wounded in religiously motivated shooting.