Stories of the Religious Persecution of Christians

Featured Articles Christian Persecution Stories

The Christian persecution stories featured here reveal how, all around the world, believers are experiencing threats, violence and discrimination because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Many persecuted Christians have been driven away from their homes and displaced by mob violence. Meanwhile, others suffer in prison due to false blasphemy charges. Some have been subjected to terrorism, kidnappings, assault and martyrdom. The articles below detail individual accounts of persecution.

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‘We need to pay attention’— Islamic extremists kill 100+ Congolese in 15 days

Betrayed, watched and martyred: 5 major trends in persecution against Christians

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‘I thank God! I thank God!’—Nigerian pastor freed hours before Boko Haram execution

Nigerian Pastor, 13+ Christians captured in spree of terrorist kidnappings

Iranian couple has daughter taken from them—just because they follow Jesus

Why the Catholic Church must stand for religious freedom in China

3 more sentenced Christians flee Iran—‘We pray for the rulers who tortured us’

A spiritual revolution in Iran? New report finds 1 million+ Christian converts in Islamic country

Sudan ends 30 years of Islamic law—historic move abolishes death penalty for leaving Islam

Fewer North Koreans escape the country due to COVID-19

Why are Christian women and girls disappearing in Egypt?

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Pray now! 12 Christians in Iran blindfolded, beaten, arrested in coordinated operation