‘We Are Not Allowed to Farm’: Islamic Extremists Terrorize Catholic Farming Community7/1/2025 Nigeria — Violence against Christian villagers in Gidan Namune and nearby areas has resulted in mass displacement, the collapse of rural farming, and the abduction of numerous believers.
Hindu Nationalist Mob Attacks 20 Christian Families in Odisha6/30/2025 India — A mob of hundreds of Hindu nationalists brutally attacked 20 Christian families on June 21 as they ate lunch together in the Malkangiri district of southern Odisha.
East African Peace Accord Offers Limited Hope for DRC’s Beleaguered Civilians 6/30/2025 DRC — Representatives from Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the United States gathered in Washington, D.C., last week to sign a historic peace agreement between the two East African nations.
South Korea Detains 6 Americans Sending Bibles into North Korea6/27/2025 South Korea — South Korean authorities detained six Americans today after they attempted to send 1,600 plastic bottles containing miniature Bibles into North Korea by sea.
Recently Detained Priest’s Whereabouts Unknown6/27/2025 Nicaragua — After being detained by Nicaragua’s National Police on June 19, Father Pedro Abelardo Méndez Pérez has been reported missing for the last week.
Suspect Confesses to Murdering Arizona Pastor for Preaching the Gospel6/27/2025 United States — 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 new jailhouse interviews.
Chinese House Church Issues Statement on 3 Imprisoned Pastors6/27/2025 China — As a church camp concluded one day in 2022, Chinese authorities arrested three pastors from Linfen Covenant Home Church in Shanxi. The church recently released a bold statement defending the pastors.
Christian Living Is Christian Giving 6/26/2025 ICC Fellows — Surely, Christians can excel in everyday circumstances of affluence and find ways to give more abundantly.
Syrian Church Bombing Comes Amid Growing Threat from Islamic State 6/25/2025 Syria — Though no group immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday's suicide bombing of Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church near Damascus, Syrian officials and others blamed the Islamic State group.
Members of Michigan Church Prevent Mass Shooting6/24/2025 United States — What was supposed to be a joyful worship service yesterday at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, quickly turned into chaos as an active shooter situation unfolded.
Christians in Iran, Israel Cling to Hope During Conflict6/24/2025 Iran/Israel — During the conflict between Israel and Iran, Christians in both countries have lived in fear and uncertainty.
Study Reveals Number of Daily Attacks Against Christians in India 6/24/2025 India — A new report claims that, on average, at least two attacks against Christians occur in India daily.
Day of Prayer for Nicaraguan Church Comes Amid Continued Persecution 6/23/2025 Nicaragua — 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 Attacks6/23/2025 Nigeria — At least 21 people, including a Christian Fulani hunter, have been confirmed dead following a series of attacks carried out by suspected Fulani militias in rural communities across Plateau state, Nigeria.
ICC Report Exposes Hidden Cost of Sanctions on Persecuted Christians6/23/2025 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) — International sanctions cripple more than just governments, they’re also crushing vulnerable Christian communities.
Suicide Bomber Attacks Church in Syria6/22/2025 Syria — A suicide bomber detonated himself during worship on Sunday inside Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in the Dwelia neighborhood of Damascus, Syria.
