Papal Visit to Bahrain Opportunity for Religious Freedom HighlightsNovember 3, 2022 — 11/3/2022 Bahrain (International Christian Concern) – Pope Francis is visiting Bahrain for the next three days, creating an opportunity for discussion about religious freedom and human rights. While visiting, he...
The Abraham Accords and Religious Freedom in the Middle East’s Gulf RegionMarch 26, 2021 — 03/26/2021 Israel (International Christian Concern) - As more Middle Eastern countries formalize relations with Israel, many human rights advocates claim that the effects of these events on religious minorities in...
Religious Persecution After COVID-19May 20, 2020 — By Benjamin Harbaugh We are living in the midst of a geopolitical event the likes of which has not been seen in the modern era. It has affected every facet...
First Archaeological Evidence of Christianity in BahrainDecember 5, 2019 — 12/05/2019 Bahrain (International Christian Concern) – Mirage News reports that the first piece of archaeological evidence of Christianity existing in Bahrain has been discovered, supporting ancient manuscripts suggesting Christians lived...
Bahrain Prepares Ground to Build New ChurchJuly 18, 2018 — ICC Note: In the small Gulf country of Bahrain, where Sharia law reinforces the legal system, some Christians have begun the start of constructing a new church. Proselytizing is not...
Bahrain to Attend Conference About Religiously Motivated Violence But Has Made Little Religious Freedom ProgressJanuary 29, 2018 — ICC Note: Bahrain has announced that it will attend a major conference on religiously motivated violence, a move which follows a fall announcement that included the issuance of a religious...
Concern Raised About Bahrain’s Declared Commitment to Religious FreedomNovember 30, 2017 — ICC Note: In September, Bahrain signed a Declaration of Religious Tolerance and the King himself wrote an editorial describing the country as an oasis of religious freedom in the Middle...
Bahrain Issues Declaration Signed by Head of State Supporting Religious FreedomSeptember 14, 2017 — ICC Note: The Kingdom of Bahrain has issued a Declaration for Religious Tolerance which rejects compelled religious observance and asserts the country’s support for religious freedom. This document is unique...
