January 14, 2026 Watchdog highlights nations where Christians face persecution around the globe Open Doors' World Watch List 2026 discusses Christian persecution in nations around the globe, including North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan and others.
January 13, 2026 Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’ Iranian protests that began Dec. 28 saw security forces shift to live ammunition by Jan. 8, with over 3,000 deaths estimated nationwide.
January 13, 2026 Iranian student shot in head at close range amid protests, body buried along roadside Iranian student Rubina Aminian was shot in the head at close range, joining thousands allegedly killed by government forces, according to Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based group.
January 12, 2026 Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.
January 11, 2026 Iran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests Iran allegedly deploys drones amid nationwide protests as Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 544 confirmed deaths and over 10,000 arrests.
January 10, 2026 Iran flips ‘kill switch’ to hide alleged crimes as death toll rises amid protests Iran protests spread to 180 cities as authorities allegedly use lethal force against demonstrators, with human rights activists in Iran reporting 65 killed and 2,300 arrested.
December 28, 2025 Africa’s Christian Crisis: How 2025’s deadly attacks finally drew global attention after Trump’s intervention Christian communities in Africa reportedly under siege as Islamist groups target churches and believers across multiple countries during Christmas 2025.
December 25, 2025 Christmas returns to Holy Land cities as Bethlehem’s Christian population dwindles, Nazareth remains strong Christmas returns to Bethlehem amid ongoing concerns over Christian population decline from 86% in 1950 to just 10% today, while Nazareth enjoys growth.
December 7, 2025 Nigeria secures release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from Catholic school after weeks in captivity Nigeria secured the release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Niger state after month-long ordeal, amid ongoing persecution concerns against Christians.
December 3, 2025 Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces policy allowing State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in religious freedom violations globally.