Tag: Christian Persecution

Religious minorities are still in jeopardy in Iran

Discrimination targeting Christians often turn into violent persecution across the Middle East.

Vatican: Many Christians are hurt by the scenes of the Olympic Opening

"No need for disrespectful scenes. It is right to condemn", said Monsignor Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Academy for Life.

Seventy churches forced to close due to terror attacks in Nigeria

Terrorist attacks have forced a denomination to close 70 churches in central Nigeria's Plateau state.

Extremists strangle pastor's son to death in his sleep in Bihar, India

The son of a Bihar pastor was killed as he slept at home

Service at a banned house church was raided in Beijing

The service at Beijing Zion Church was raided by the police, and several members were taken to questioning; one was detained.

Christian woman slain with axes and stones in India

A man who belonged to a tribal religion killed his niece with rocks and blows from an axe last week

New report warns of rising anti-Christian activity in Israel

A growing sensation of insecurity among Christians is related to the wider socio-political context.

Armenian Christian sentenced in Iran to ten years in prison

Article 160 of Iran’s Islamic Penal Code allows for judges to use their “personal intuition” when evidence is lacking.

More than 80 Christians killed in terrorist attacks in Congo

Islamic State-linked rebels in east DRC kill dozens, authorities confirm

Iraqi court forces Christian mother and daughters to convert to Islam

In a polemic ruling, an Iraqi court has decreed that a Christian mother and her three daughters must convert to Islam