Persecutions of Christians

Kidnapped, Imprisoned Christians Illustrate Peril of the ‘Little Guy’

Kidnapped, Imprisoned Christians Illustrate Peril of the ‘Little Guy’

26 January 2017

Inés San Martín

In recent years, hundreds of Christians have been kidnapped or wrongfully imprisoned, their faith used against them. This sampling helps illustrate how hard it can be for the “little guy,” meaning ...

Chaldean Archbishop to Iraqi Catholics: Stay Put & Be Strong

Chaldean Archbishop to Iraqi Catholics: Stay Put & Be Strong

21 January 2017

"For me, staying and resisting as a Christian minority is the right way"

90,000 Christians—One Every Six Minutes—Died for the Faith in 2016

90,000 Christians—One Every Six Minutes—Died for the Faith in 2016

20 January 2017

Massive Killings of Christians in Africa ‘Dreadful’ – Russian Patriarch

Massive Killings of Christians in Africa ‘Dreadful’ – Russian Patriarch

31 August 2016

natalya_mihailova

Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill said that the events in Nigeria and Central African Republic linked with massive murder of Christians are particularly "terrible."

Turkish Christians become targets of Muslim persecution after failed coup

Turkish Christians become targets of Muslim persecution after failed coup

11 August 2016

Lorraine Caballero

Coptic Pope Prays in Ancient Church Symbolic of Past Persecutions

Coptic Pope Prays in Ancient Church Symbolic of Past Persecutions

24 July 2016

natalya_mihailova

Egypt’s wave of persecution continues as mob stabs Christian to death

Egypt’s wave of persecution continues as mob stabs Christian to death

19 July 2016

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Sectarian violence against Christians has recently peaked in the south of the country

Hundreds of Muslims burn down Christian homes as warning not to build new church

Hundreds of Muslims burn down Christian homes as warning not to build new church

08 July 2016

Alix Culbertson

Extremist mob burns 80 Christian homes in Al-Beida village

Extremist mob burns 80 Christian homes in Al-Beida village

24 June 2016

Syria ‘Most Deadly Country’ for Christians and Other Minorities

Syria ‘Most Deadly Country’ for Christians and Other Minorities

13 June 2016

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