Christian persecution

Catholic Church suffering violence in Ethiopia, Eritrea
- May 29, 2020
Over the past two years, over 30 churches have been attacked in Ethiopia – half burned to the ground – leaving over 100 people dead. In Eritrea, where Catholics make up just about 4 percent of the population, Church-run schools and hospitals have been forcefully shut down by the government.

By Crux Staff
New study: U.S. Catholics less concerned about persecuted Christians than 1 year ago
- Mar 4, 2020
A new study shows a decline among U.S. Catholics concerned about the global persecution of Christian.

By Christopher White
Watchdog says persecution of Christians ‘taking a technological turn’
- Jan 17, 2020
Global religious persecution watchdog Open Doors USA is calling on the United States government to fight the persecution and mistreatment of Christians and other religious minorities in countries like China, India, and North Korea.

By Nick Mayrand

Brownback: Christianity’s future in Middle East has reached defining moment
- Sep 13, 2019
In a room full of religious leaders, politicians and other supporters of protecting Christians threatened in the Middle East, Sam Brownback, ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, urged more prayer and action to continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

By Josephine von Dohlen
UK government panel warns of ‘genocidal’ persecution against Christians
- May 4, 2019
Increasing severity in the persecution of Christians in different parts of the world is reaching “genocidal” levels, according to a new report commissioned by the British government.

By Charles Collins
Cardinal welcomes UK government inquiry into Christian persecution
- Jan 30, 2019
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has welcomed the launch of the British government’s independent inquiry into Christian persecution around the world.

By Charles Collins