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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Iranian prisoner calls for prayer: ‘I need comfort from the Lord’

Chinese pastor sentenced to nearly 6 years for fighting cross removal, CCP oppression

China’s AI surveillance spreads—and Christians brace for terror

‘Your actions are worthy of death’—Iran judge tells Christian converts

BREAKING: Hundreds rescued from Boko Haram—including Chibok girl

‘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’