Open Doors calls for prayer for all World Cup teams from nations on its World Watch List of the worst persecutors of Christians.
World Cup: Christians Urged To Pray While Persecuting Nations Play
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Persecution
Hate Crimes Target Europe’s Christians
“Religious freedom is gravely threatened in Europe, especially that of Christians.”
Global Persecution of Christians Soars
“Systematic violence and a climate of control being used to oppress believers.”
Christian Widows Grateful Despite Trauma Of Hindu Violence
Women still struggling after losing husbands and homes in Hindu rampage 15 years ago.
Jewish Leader Flees From Increasing German Anti-Semitism
“German authorities seem to have no answer for dealing with rise in anti-Semitism on their own soil.
Pressure Mounts On US And Nigeria Over Mass Killings Of Christians
Petition calls on US to designate Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ for “systematic violations of religious freedom.”
Christian Woman’s Courage In The Face Of Persecution In Nigeria
“It is difficult to imagine the hardships persecuted Christians in northern Nigeria face.”
God Answers Prayers of the Persecuted Church
Prayer is far more powerful than we often remember. Through prayer, the Church is strengthened, and people find healing and discover purpose.
Jailed Iranian Christians Freed
Surprise release follows riot and fire at notorious Evin prison.
Hong Kong Pastor Jailed For Sedition
Draconian national security laws used to silence dissent in former British colony.
Seeing God at Work Amid Evil
Peter Hammond has been a pioneering missionary to nations like Mozambique, Angola and Sudan. He knows what it means to be in danger for the advancement of the Gospel. In the course of his missionary activities, Peter has been ambushed; he’s come under aerial and artillery bombardments; he’s been stabbed, shot at, beaten by mobs, tortured, waterboarded, arrested and imprisoned.
Calls For Eritrea To Free Jailed Priests
Arrests of church leaders believed to be linked to nation’s involvement in Ethiopian war.
Franklin Graham’s Discrimination Compensation
“This case was about the preservation of religious freedom in the UK and the right for Christians to share the Gospel in the public square,”
President Xi Jinping’s Power Fuels Fears For China’s Christians
“The space in which Christianity can legitimately exist is slowly shrinking.”
Russians Closing Down Ukraine Churches
“The message of history should be clear to Russia: the Christian faith has survived 70 years of Soviet totalitarian rule. Persecution can only strengthen the church.”
‘Existential Threat’ to West African Christians
Nation of Burkina Faso faces a humanitarian crisis because Islamic State jihadists control much of the country.
Christian Influencer Refuses To Be Silenced
“Hated for loving Jesus and standing up for biblical principles.”
Following Jesus In Secret
When Muslims come to know Jesus, they face an impossible choice. Do they share their faith, and risk being attacked, fired, kicked out of home, and cut off from family forever?
Saudi Women Get Huge Prison Sentences For Social Media Posts
Fears for Christians in Saudi Arabia.
Pressure Mounts Over Nigeria Attacks
No end to violence against Christians.
Sudan Apostasy Case Dismissed
Christians free after court hears they committed no crime.
India’s Order Over Christian Attacks
Govt initially dismissed violence claims as “unfounded”.
The Cure
The transformation of Youssef’s life was a testimony to those around him and opened the door for his wife to accept Christ as her Saviour.
Persecution of Christians
It’s estimated that as many as 360 million Christians worldwide face high levels of persecution or discrimination. Nearly 6000 Christians have been killed, and attacks made on over 5000 churches.
Secret Church in North Korean Prison Camp
In the middle of one of the darkest corners of North Korea, Hea Woo chose to do something radical. God gave her a heart to evangelise and a secret church began.