Hundreds of Churches Destroyed by Russian Forces in UkraineMarch 6, 2026 — According to a report published earlier this year by Mission Eurasia, a parachurch ministry dedicated to equipping churches in and around Ukraine, Russian forces have damaged or destroyed at least...
We Must Not Ignore Christian Persecution in EthiopiaMarch 6, 2026 — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow Nigeria’s continued presence on the Countries of Particular Concern list is a good sign that religious liberty still motivates the American soul. Beyond this, Rep. Chris...
Locals Protest Church’s Renovation in IndonesiaMarch 5, 2026 — About 70 residents visited the HKBP Kulim Jaya Church in Riau, Indonesia, on Feb. 25 to demand a stop to its renovations. Twenty locals entered the church and requested permits,...
In the Shadow of the CrossMarch 5, 2026 — By Pieter Vermeulen, ICC Board Member In much of the Western world, believers are not imprisoned for their faith. They are not dragged before courts or threatened with violence. Yet...
A Persecution Perspective in the St. Paul ProtestsMarch 5, 2026 — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow The recent arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon reignited the debate regarding immigration enforcement in Minnesota. The arrest — because it happened as...
Tending to the Wounded on the FrontlinesMarch 5, 2026 — On Sunday, Jan. 18, Pastor Jagadish Mishra prepared to lead a worship service at his home in Odisha, India, with his wife and their 8-year-old daughter. With nearly 30 Christians...
Christian Family Brutally Attacked in Central IndiaMarch 5, 2026 — A mob of Hindu nationalists in central India attacked a Christian family after the family refused to deny Christ. The incident occurred on Feb. 26 in the village of Erramangi...
Aceh Pastor Arrested for ‘Insulting Islam’March 4, 2026 — An Acehnese pastor, Dedi Saputra, has been detained by investigators with the Aceh Regional Police. The arrest was made after Saputra allegedly shared content on social media that authorities stated...
Chinese Leaders Gather in Beijing Hoping World Ignores PersecutionMarch 4, 2026 — China’s National People’s Congress — a nearly 3,000-member legislative body that would be unwieldy if not for its near-unanimous voting record — is set to meet Thursday to kick off...
Indian State of Bihar Considering Anti-Conversion LegislationMarch 3, 2026 — The government in the North Indian state of Bihar recently announced a plan to review the anti-conversion laws of other states and, if required, implement one in Bihar as well....
Prominent Hong Kong Catholic Wins Appeal but Remains Behind BarsFebruary 28, 2026 — Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media mogul and well-known Catholic layperson from Hong Kong, won an appeal this week against a 2022 fraud conviction for which he had been serving a...
Pakistani Statesman Introduces Bill to Protect Christian and Religious MinoritiesFebruary 28, 2026 — A Christian legislator in Pakistan’s Punjab province has introduced a bill to protect the property of religious minorities, including Christians. Falbous Christopher, serving as a representative in the assembly of...
Three Members of Christian Family in India KilledFebruary 27, 2026 — In Nialijharan village in Odisha State, India, Jitendra Soren’s family became the third family to convert to Christianity in the last year. When all but the eldest daughter converted, relatives...
Mexican Evangelicals: Persecution in the South February 25, 2026 — By ICC Fellow Linda Burkle, PhD Mexico has erupted in violence and destruction in retaliation for the Feb. 22 assassination of Nemesio Ruben Osequera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the...
Islamic State Announces ‘New Phase’ in Syria as U.S. Military WithdrawsFebruary 25, 2026 — The Islamic State terror group has launched an unusual series of attacks in Syria during the last week, part of what it calls a “new phase of operations” against the...
ICC President’s Video Message to IranFebruary 25, 2026 — Like you, we have been closely following the delicate situation in Iran during the past month. Reports on the number of protesters killed vary from 7,000 to more than 30,000,...
