Chinese Pastor Released After 12 Years Behind BarsNovember 25, 2025 — Chinese authorities released Pastor Zhang Shaojie, a 59-year-old Christian, from prison on Nov. 16, after the man completed a 12-year prison sentence. The pastor conveyed great joy over his release...
Two Indian Missionaries Cited Under Anti-Conversion LawNovember 24, 2025 — Police in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan recently registered the first case under the state’s recently enacted anti-conversion legislation against two missionaries. The Christians were accused of carrying out...
Mother Killed, Baby Rescued Amid DRC AttackNovember 24, 2025 — Tragedy struck the Byambwe Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Nov. 15, when armed fighters of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) stormed the facility that night. Among...
More than 300 Students and Staff Abducted in Nigeria; ICC President Issues Call to ActionNovember 22, 2025 — More than 300 students and staff were abducted from a Catholic School in the Northern Region of Nigeria on Friday. International Christian Concern (ICC) President Shawn Wright issued a statement,...
HFAC Subcommittees Condemn ‘Sham Elections’ Scheduled in Myanmar November 22, 2025 — In a strong bipartisan move this week, several U.S. representatives issued a statement condemning elections currently planned for December in Myanmar, calling them a sham and urging the Trump administration...
Priest Rescues Christian Slaves in Pakistan November 21, 2025 — Three Christian families in Pakistan have been freed from modern-day slavery, thanks to one Argentine missionary priest and a young layman who paid for their release. Father Rico, a priest...
Woman Finds Refuge in Orphanage After Being Rescued from ADF CaptivityNovember 20, 2025 — As night fell on Sept. 17 in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kanyere Kalumbiro finished collecting firewood and began returning home. Suddenly, a member of the Islamic extremist...
Nigerian Christian Leaders Urge U.S. Action as Claims of Worsening Atrocities Emerge November 20, 2025 — A coalition of prominent Nigerian Christian and civil society organizations has issued an urgent appeal to the United States government, alleging an intensifying pattern of targeted killings, mass displacement, and...
DRC, M23 Rebel Group Agree on Initial Framework for Peace November 20, 2025 — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and representatives of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group signed a new peace deal in Qatar on Saturday. While the agreement seeks to...
8 Christians Endure Decades of Imprisonment in EritreaNovember 20, 2025 — Eight Christians have languished in prison cells in the eastern African nation of Eritrea for between 18 and 21 years for simply following Christ. Despite public outcry and egregious...
Protests Erupt in Nigeria After Terrorists Kill 8, Abduct Pastor November 19, 2025 — Armed men attacked a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) congregation Tuesday evening in Eruku, Kwara state, Nigeria, killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor. The attack occurred just...
Christian Advocates Call for National Convention as Persecution in India Increases November 18, 2025 — Due to a sharp increase in violence against Christians in India, several advocacy organizations have called for a national convention of Christians this month to raise concerns about Christian persecution...
Punjab Organization Pushes for Anti-Conversion Law Citing Growing Christian PopulationNovember 18, 2025 — The Punjab Bachao Andolan on Nov. 12 announced plans to pursue legal measures against large-scale “illegal” conversions using “miracle cures” being done by Christian missionaries in the northern state of...
Ministry Voice: ICC Among Most Trusted Nonprofits November 17, 2025 — International Christian Concern (ICC) was one of 72 nonprofits out of 1.5 million to earn the notable 2025 Most Trusted Nonprofit Award by Ministry Voice. Ministry Voice, which equips churches and...
ADF Attack on Hospital Leaves at Least 20 Dead November 17, 2025 — ADF rebels attacked the Byambwe Reference Health Center in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Christian-majority Lubero territory early Saturday morning, executing at least 18 patients in their hospital...
Cathedral, Catholic School Bombed in BangladeshNovember 14, 2025 — On Nov. 7, a Catholic cathedral and school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were bombed hours before a worship event that drew bishops from across the country. A suspect on a motorbike...
