Need for More Christian Teachers in Religious Education Discussed

February 20, 2025 — 2/20/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Even though only 13% of its population is Christian, Indonesia’s schools still lack Christian religious teachers. The Rev. Penrad Siagian, a member of the...

Filipino Christians Join Protests against President, Vice President

February 20, 2025 — 2/20/2025 Philippines (International Christian Concern) — In early February, religious groups and activists in the Philippines protested, demanding the resignations of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. ...

Muslims Post Banner Rejecting Establishment of Church, Christian Worship

February 19, 2025 — 2/19/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern)— On the morning of Feb. 4, Christians living in Paccerakkang, Biringkanaha, Makassar, Indonesia, saw a banner telling them they were not welcome in the community. The...

Vietnamese Government Lambasts ICC-Cosponsored Event in D.C.

February 19, 2025 — 2/18/2025 Vietnam (International Christian Concern) — In an announcement last week, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security blasted Boat People SOS for participating in the International Religious Freedom Summit, an annual...

Military Junta in Myanmar Bombs New Catholic Cathedral

February 12, 2025 — 2/12/2025 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) — The ruling military regime in Myanmar bombed a newly designated Catholic cathedral earlier this month. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, located in Mindat,...

Proposed Guidelines for Muslims Participating in Non-Muslim Celebrations Raise Concerns

February 11, 2025 — 2/11/2025 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) — The Malaysian government is preparing to implement new guidelines governing Muslim involvement in non-Muslim celebrations and ceremonies, raising concerns about religious freedom, potential discrimination,...

Banned Islamic Organization HTI Re-Emerges

February 6, 2025 — 2/6/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI), an Islamist organization disbanded by the government in July 2017, has re-emerged, challenging the government with a growing presence in multiple...

Pastor Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Distributing Christian Materials

January 29, 2025 — 1/29/2025 China (International Christian Concern) — The drawn-out saga between the People’s Court of Shunde District in Foshan, Guandong, and the Shengjia House Church seems to be ending. On Jan. 17,...

Muslims Reject Palu Friendship Festival, Canadian Pastor

January 24, 2025 — 1/24/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Muslims in Palu City, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, recently called for authorities to reject the 2025 Palu Friendship Festival, planned for Jan. 30 to Feb....

Indonesia’s Minister of Religion Prepares ‘Curriculum of Love’ for Teachers

January 23, 2025 — 1/23/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Indonesian Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar recently announced a new program called the “Curriculum of Love,” a new guideline for religion teachers that promotes...

71-Year-Old Pastor Arrested for ‘Anti-State Propaganda’

January 23, 2025 — 1/23/2025 Vietnam (International Christian Concern) — Pastor Nguyen Manh Hung, 71, was arrested on Jan. 16 for a Facebook post that criticized Vietnam’s communist government. Authorities charged Nguyen with promoting...

Prominent Christian Artist Fei Xiaosheng Arrested in China

January 22, 2025 — 1/22/2025 China (International Christian Concern) — As he prepared to leave the country earlier this month, Chinese authorities arrested 55-year-old Fei Xiaosheng, a well-known Chinese artist, musician, and committed Christian....

Church Established in 1968 Finally Gets Certificate of Ownership

January 17, 2025 — 1/17/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — A church in East Jakarta, Indonesia, is getting a home after 56 years without one. The Pasundan Christian Church (GKP) Congregation of Kampung...

Bible App Downloads Surge in Regions with High Levels of Christian Persecution

January 17, 2025 — 1/17/2025 Global (International Christian Concern) — A Bible app is growing in popularity around the world, including in countries where Christians face persecution. Downloads of the popular YouVersion Bible App...

Malaysian Government, JAKIM Allegedly Coercing Students to Convert to Islam

January 16, 2025 — 1/16/2025 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) — Recent reports have surfaced alleging that the Malaysian government, in collaboration with the Islamic institution JAKIM, is employing tactics to pressure non-Muslim students into...

Helping a Persecuted Pastor on His Path to Find Refuge

January 13, 2025 — 01/13/2025 Vietnam (International Christian Concern) – Pastor Lau A Sung, a devoted Hmong Christian leader in Vietnam, has faced relentless persecution for his faith. In 2023, Pastor Sung’s challenges intensified. After...