10-24-2026

Please pray for persecuted Christians in Burma/Myanmar

Our prayers today are for the people of Myanmar/Burma, who have been under oppressive military rule since February 2021.

Sudan edges closer to famine; Christians share hope

War. Displacement. Disease. These three words describe much of what the people of Sudan and South Sudan are facing today.

There’s a catch with Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law

One detail in Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law looks like a win for religious freedom. But looks can be deceiving.

Ghanaian missionaries press into unreached communities

There is good news from a rural missions team in Ghana, West Africa! Eight young men who share the gospel with villagers in northern Ghana are fully funded for their mission. 

KAZAKHSTAN: Anti-war independent Orthodox priest given 4-year jail term

On the evening of 7 October, at the end of a closed trial, Judge Zhasulan
Khusainov of Medeu District Court No. 2 of the southern city of Almaty
finally allowed some observers and cameras in for the sentencing of
40-year-old independent Orthodox priest Fr Yakov Vorontsov. 

Nigerian Christians stand strong

“After we fled from our homes to this place, we couldn’t eat properly.” 

China: Police Interrogate Elementary Children for Hours in Schools

Police interrogated elementary children for hours in Hunan schools and pressured them to sign accusations of church “brainwashing.” 

As unrest shakes France, Christians seek to change the atmosphere through prayer

Violence has overshadowed the original concerns behind the protests in France. 

Iran is a nation at a crossroads

Amid war, protests, and social change, Iran finds itself at a crucial crossroads. 

Police raids expose growing threats to Christians in Algeria

Two police raids on Christian communities within one month highlight the growing challenges facing believers in Algeria.

Court in Pakistan Adjourns Hearing on Christians' Abducted Daughter

Police failure to summon suspect delays case, sources say.

Sharing joys and burdens with persecuted Syrian Christians

Recently, VOM workers had the opportunity to meet with some of our Syrian brothers and sisters and hear their stories.

As U.S. troops leave Iraq, ISIS is finding new ways to gain influence

United States forces finished their withdrawal from Iraq on September 30th, ending a mission that began in 2014 to fight the Islamic State, or ISIS. 

Albania’s streets erupt in protest, raising questions about the nation’s EU future

Capitals become battlefields around the world as young people demand change. 

Myanmar Military Destroys Churches as Civil War Intensifies, Raising Fears of Christian Persecution

Myanmar’s military junta has destroyed two Christian churches in separate attacks in the country’s predominantly Christian regions, prompting renewed accusations of religious persecution and violations of international humanitarian law as the nation’s bloody civil war continues.

Colombian Pastor Beaten to Death by Gang Members He Was Trying to Reach With the Gospel

A Christian pastor who devoted his life to sharing the Gospel with gang members and the homeless was brutally beaten to death in Colombia after refusing to allow criminals to use his motorcycle to transport illegal drugs, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS - 10-19-2026

More than 500 Million Christians Face Restricted Access to the Bible

Narine had to flee Iran because of her father's ministry

Narine, 20, is an Iranian Christian in fear for her own safety. Her father, a pastor, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for leading a house church in Iran. 

Student arrest illustrates tough realities facing Egyptian believers

The recent arrest and interrogation of a Christian university student in Egypt underscores concerns over continued persecution of religious minorities in that country. 

Mission Cry sends new container to Hong Kong

As China continues to exert its influence on its neighbors, Mission Cry and its partners feel the importance of distributing Scripture now.

Slain Christian Harbored Converts in Western Uganda

Muslim assailant upset about sister accepting Christ.