U.N. Meeting on Atrocities in Myanmar Highlights Ongoing Persecution

October 7, 2025 — United States (International Christian Concern) — The United Nations convened a high-level conference on the plight of Rohingya Muslims and other ethnoreligious minorities in Myanmar during the U.N. General Assembly...

ICC Board Names Shawn Wright as Next President

October 1, 2025 — 10/1/2025 Washington, D.C. – The Board of Directors of International Christian Concern (ICC) has named Shawn Wright the organization’s next president. Wright was selected among candidates when longtime leader Jeff...

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Speaks at U.N. General Assembly

September 25, 2025 — United States (International Christian Concern) — Speaking before gathered world leaders Thursday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa urged the international community to come alongside Syria as it rebuilds. “Syria is...

U.N. General Assembly Begins 80th Session, Plans to Discuss Persecution in Myanmar

September 10, 2025 — United States (International Christian Concern) — Representatives from the United Nations’ 193 member states will gather on Tuesday to open the global body’s 80th regular session. High-Level Week, during which...

2 Children Killed During Mass at Catholic School in Minneapolis

August 27, 2025 — 8/27/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — As students attended Mass at Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to mark the first week of the school year, dozens...

2 Men Arrested for Arson, Property Damage to Illinois Church

August 22, 2025 — 8/22/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — Authorities in southern Illinois, responding to a call on July 24, have arrested two men in connection with the arson and vandalism of...

ICC Partners with IIRF to Support Violent Incidents Database

July 31, 2025 — 7/31/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — Earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) partnered with the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) to support their Violent Incidents Database (VID)....

New Bill in Congress Condemns Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations

July 24, 2025 — 7/25/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — Legislators introduced a bill on July 17 condemning the mass persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encouraging more U.S. involvement to protect...

From Suffering to Thanksgiving: God’s Design for the Offering

July 17, 2025 — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow In the days of Richard the Lionheart and colorful tales of Medieval romance amid crusader adventures, a Christian ruler dwelling well beyond the borders...

American Churches Increasingly Attacked

July 3, 2025 — 7/3/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — A trend of churches being attacked throughout the United States appears to be emerging. On April 24, a Texas woman, identified as Natasha Marie...

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...

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...

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:...

Forced Marriages, Religious Conversions in the Spotlight on Capitol Hill

June 18, 2025 — 6/18/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — Christine walked nervously to the lectern on the fifth floor of the Longworth House Office Building on a recent sunny afternoon. Across the...

Persecuted Communities Worldwide Face New Restrictions from the US

June 5, 2025 — 6/5/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — An executive order announced this week introduced near-total restrictions on travel to the U.S. by citizens of 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran,...