Recently Detained Priest’s Whereabouts Unknown

June 27, 2025 — 6/27/2025 Nicaragua (International Christian Concern) — After being detained by Nicaragua’s National Police on June 19, Father Pedro Abelardo Méndez Pérez has been reported missing for the last week. Forced disappearances...

Suspect Confesses to Murdering Arizona Pastor for Preaching the Gospel

June 27, 2025 — 6/27/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — A man has publicly confessed to the murder of 76-year-old Pastor Bill Schonemann of New River Bible Chapel in New River, Arizona, in...

Chinese House Church Issues Statement on 3 Imprisoned Pastors

June 27, 2025 — 6/27/2025 China (International Christian Concern) — As a church camp concluded one day in 2022, Chinese authorities arrested three pastors from Linfen Covenant Home Church in Shanxi. The church recently...

Christian Living Is Christian Giving 

June 26, 2025 — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow More than a century ago, the Titanic embarked on its ill-fated voyage, famously sinking to the bottom of the sea just four days into...

Syrian Church Bombing Comes Amid Growing Threat from Islamic State

June 25, 2025 — 6/25/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — A lone gunman wearing explosives entered the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church near Damascus, Syria, on Sunday, opening fire on congregants before detonating his...

Members of Michigan Church Prevent Mass Shooting

June 24, 2025 — 6/24/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — What was supposed to be a joyful worship service yesterday at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, quickly turned into chaos as an...

Christians in Iran, Israel Cling to Hope During Conflict

June 24, 2025 — 6/24/2025 Iran/Israel (International Christian Concern) — During the conflict between Israel and Iran, Christians in both countries have lived in fear and uncertainty. In Iran, which is No. 9 on...

The walls of a Baptist church in Kandhamal, India, still bear scars of destruction from when it was destroyed by Hindu nationalists during the summer of 2008. The building is completely inoperable, but members of the Church continue to hold their services elsewhere. Kandhamal, India. 2018. Photo: John Fredricks

Study Reveals Number of Daily Attacks Against Christians in India

June 24, 2025 — 6/24/2025 India (International Christian Concern) — A new report claims that, on average, at least two attacks against Christians occur in India daily. The United Christian Forum (UCF) recently announced...

Day of Prayer for Nicaraguan Church Comes Amid Continued Persecution

June 23, 2025 — 6/23/2025 Nicaragua (International Christian Concern) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has designated Wednesday, June 25, as a special day of prayer for the church in Nicaragua....

More than 20 Killed in Latest Plateau State Attacks

June 23, 2025 — 6/23/2025 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — At least 21 people, including a Christian Fulani hunter, have been confirmed dead following a series of attacks carried out by suspected Fulani militias...

ICC Report Exposes Hidden Cost of Sanctions on Persecuted Christians

June 23, 2025 — 6/23/2025 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) — International sanctions cripple more than just governments, they’re also crushing vulnerable Christian communities. In a new report released today, “Sanctioned and Silenced:...

Suicide Bomber Attacks Church in Syria

June 23, 2025 — 6/22/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — A suicide bomber detonated himself during worship on Sunday inside Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in the Dwelia neighborhood of Damascus, Syria. The...

2 Church Construction Workers Killed in Indonesia

June 20, 2025 — 6/20/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Two church construction workers were recently shot and killed as they worked on a church building in Indonesia. The victims, Rahmat Hidayat, 45, and...

Christian Persecution Pervades Christian-Majority Nations in Africa, Latin America

June 20, 2025 — 6/20/2025 Africa/Latin America (International Christian Concern) — Many Christians across Africa and Latin America continue to suffer for their faith because of Islamic oppression, dictatorial paranoia, and criminal cartel organizations. ...

Restoring What the Flames Stole

June 20, 2025 — 06/20/2025 India (International Christian Concern) – When Sanjay, his wife, and their two sons put their trust in Christ five years ago in India, they knew they were making a decision...

Nicaraguan Pastor Recounts How Time in Prison Reinforced His Faith

June 19, 2025 — Nicaragua (International Christian Concern) — In late December 2023, Nicaraguan Pastor Jose Luis Orozco Urrutia’s faith started being tested. He and 12 others associated with the Evangelical Christian organization Mountain...

Recently Detained Priest’s Whereabouts Unknown

Suspect Confesses to Murdering Arizona Pastor for Preaching the Gospel

Chinese House Church Issues Statement on 3 Imprisoned Pastors

Christian Living Is Christian Giving

Syrian Church Bombing Comes Amid Growing Threat from Islamic State

Members of Michigan Church Prevent Mass Shooting

Christians in Iran, Israel Cling to Hope During Conflict

Study Reveals Number of Daily Attacks Against Christians in India

Day of Prayer for Nicaraguan Church Comes Amid Continued Persecution

More than 20 Killed in Latest Plateau State Attacks

ICC Report Exposes Hidden Cost of Sanctions on Persecuted Christians

Suicide Bomber Attacks Church in Syria

2 Church Construction Workers Killed in Indonesia

Christian Persecution Pervades Christian-Majority Nations in Africa, Latin America

Restoring What the Flames Stole

Nicaraguan Pastor Recounts How Time in Prison Reinforced His Faith

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