Persecution

State Department: “We condemn Iran’s continued violation of the universal rights of freedom of religion, and we call on the Iranian authorities to respect Mr. Abedini’s human rights and to release him”

Iran May Hang Imprisoned U.S. Pastor

“Africa, where Christianity spread fastest during the past century, now is the region where oppression of Christians is spreading fastest”

Saudi detains dozens for “plotting to celebrate Christmas”

12 killed in attacks on two churches in Nigeria

Christianity faces being wiped out of the “biblical heartlands” in the Middle East because of mounting persecution of worshippers

The Most Persecuted Religion

Suicide bomber kills 7 in Nigerian church

25 Christian College students executed in Nigeria