Jim Elliot: A Life Shaped by Surrender July 11, 2026 — By Pieter Vermeulen, ICC Board Member, as part of a series, “Persecuted but not Forsaken.” By the time we encounter the story of Jim Elliot, we are no longer in...
Authorities Detain Elderly Bishop in Nicaragua July 10, 2026 — An elderly bishop, who has a pacemaker and is a cancer survivor, was subjected to short-term arbitrary detention on June 29 and 30 in Estelí, Nicaragua. Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata...
Macron Visit Highlights Syria’s Uncertain Future for Religious Minorities July 9, 2026 — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa had hoped to showcase his country’s transformation toward democracy during French President Emmanuel Macron’s historic visit to Damascus this week. Instead, the visit was overshadowed by...
EU Deepens Ties with Armenia During a Tense Moment for Religious FreedomJuly 7, 2026 — The European Union announced new economic assistance and expanded market access for Armenia, signaling deepening ties with the South Caucasus nation as it faces growing economic pressure from Russia. During...
Chinese Pastor Arrives in U.S. After 8 Months in PrisonJuly 5, 2026 — Chinese authorities recently released Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin, who had been detained in southern China for the past eight months. Jin arrived in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday and...
Coalition Asks U.S. to Intervene in Case of Syrian ChristianJuly 2, 2026 — Advocacy groups recently wrote Thomas Barrack, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye and Envoy to Syria and Iraq, asking the U.S. to intervene in the detention of a Syrian...
Meeting the New Testament Priority of Christian PersecutionJune 30, 2026 — Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow When it comes to scheduling meetings, my thoughts echo those of economist Thomas Sowell, who reportedly once said, “People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge...
EU Hosts Taliban Officials in BrusselsJune 25, 2026 — European Union officials quietly hosted a delegation of Taliban representatives in Brussels this week, marking the first known visit by Taliban officials to EU headquarters since the Islamist group seized...
21 Days of Prayer Underway for Christians Imprisoned in North KoreaJune 11, 2026 — From June 5-25, 48 churches and Christian organizations across South Korea are joining together to pray for the gospel to reunify North Korea and South Korea, and for imprisoned missionaries...
Russia Labels Pastor a TerroristJune 5, 2026 — As of May 28, Baptist pastor Yuri Sipko, 74, is considered a terrorist and extremist on Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service. On the website, it reads, “SIPKO, Yury Kirillovich,...
Nigeria’s Killings Offer Perspective for Policy ChangeJune 4, 2026 — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow Violence — particularly gun violence — features prominently in political debates across the U.S. “Gun violence is an epidemic in this country, yet Congress...
Anti-Christian, Anti-Semitic Attacks Spike in France June 3, 2026 — A new report from the French government’s Interior Ministry found clear evidence that Jews and Christians are facing the largest number of reported abuse and attacks in France during the...
Report Highlights Rapid Erosion of Christian Freedoms in Australia May 28, 2026 — Australia’s first-ever Australian Christian Freedom Index (ACFI) was launched at the Australian Parliament in Canberra today. As reported by the Daily Declaration, the Index is a comprehensive audit and review of Christian and religious freedoms in Australia. ...
Räsänen Appeals Finnish Supreme Court’s DecisionMay 15, 2026 — On May 7, Finnish member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen announced that she is appealing the Finnish Supreme Court’s decision against her. In 2022, Räsänen went to trial before Finland’s Supreme Court for...
State Department Delay Sends the Wrong Message on Religious Freedom May 15, 2026 — Religious freedom conditions remain troubled in much of the world, including in some of the most populous nations. These conditions can mean the difference between life and death, but they...
Persecution in China Continues as Trump Lands in Beijing May 13, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump disembarked in Beijing just after 8 p.m. local time on Wednesday, accompanied by an entourage of top American business leaders and economic advisors. With trade and...
