The persecution of Christians in Iraq: a deepening crisis
The situation for Christians in Iraq is common in the Middle East.
Religious minorities are still in jeopardy in Iran
Discrimination targeting Christians often turn into violent persecution across the Middle East.
Iraqi Christians rebuild their lives as a religious minority
International Christian Concern (ICC) claims there are only around 50 Christian families living in the city of Mosul today.
Catholics were killed in a church in Gaza
The Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip, is home to the Missionaries of Charity.
Patriarch of Jerusalem offered to swap himself for Israeli hostages in Gaza
Pierbattista Pizzaballa says he would "do anything" in order to set the captive children free.
Two men convicted for blasphemt were executed in Iran
In Iran, the death penalty is permitted as a punishment for blasphemy.
An Orthodox priest was assaulted in Jerusalem
Jerusalem police told The Times of Israel they had no knowledge of the incident.
Christians in Iraq face severe persecution for over two decades
Iraqi Christians look ahead to an uncertain future.
Gaza churches are in jeopardy
Christians are feeling pressure from all sides and are in many ways cut off from fellowshipping
Iran eventually pardonend two imprisoned Christian converts
Both men were imprisoned for “acting against national security by organizing house-churches and promoting ‘Zionist’ Christianity"