EU Discusses Increased Christian Persecution in South Asia

December 12, 2025 — The European Parliament came together in Brussels, Belgium, on Dec. 4 to discuss the rising violence against Christians in South Asia. ADF International organized the conference, titled “Targeted Violence against...

Spanish Priest Acquitted in Legal Battle Over Criticism of Islam

October 24, 2025 — A court in Spain acquitted a priest, the Rev. Custodio Ballester of Barcelona, last week after the man endured a legal battle lasting eight years for making comments against Islam...

Disabled Iraqi Christian Killed While Livestreaming the Gospel in France

September 19, 2025 — France (International Christian Concern) — On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Iraqi Christian Ashur Sarnaya was traveling late to his apartment in Lyon, France. While in his wheelchair, he started a livestream on...

Australian AG Reaffirms Ban on Prayer Aimed at Changing Someone’s Sexual Orientation

September 12, 2025 — On Sept. 5, Michael Daley, attorney general of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, reaffirmed the ban on praying over those who are part of the LGBTQA community. Daley confirmed during...

Finnish Hate Speech Case Headed to Supreme Court

September 1, 2025 — 9/1/2025 Finland (International Christian Concern) -- Dr. Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola, the center of a years-long legal drama over free speech and freedom of religion in Finland, will...

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...

BGEA Establishes Fund to Cover Legal Costs of Christians in Europe

August 8, 2025 — 8/8/2025 Europe (International Christian Concern) — The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), one of the largest evangelism ministries in the world, has established a legal defense fund to help cover...

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...

Persecuted Communities Worldwide Face New Restrictions from the US

June 5, 2025 — 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, and Myanmar — countries widely recognized as...