Persecutions

World Religions Christianity December 28

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.

World Religions Christianity December 25

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.

World December 7

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.

Secretary of State December 3

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.

Donald Trump November 23

Trump admin slams South Africa for ‘weaponized’ G-20 presidency as summit ignores Christian persecution

Diplomatic row erupts as South Africa refuses U.S. embassy delegation at G-20 handover ceremony, prompting sharp rebuke from Trump administration officials.

World November 21

52 Catholic school students in Nigeria kidnapped by gunmen in latest attack: report

Nigeria sees another attack on Christians as gunmen abduct Catholic school students, following recent church and boarding school kidnapping incidents.

Pope Leo XIV November 17

Pope Leo XIV calls out Christian persecution amid latest massacre of civilians in African nation

Pope Leo XIV calls out massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting global persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Sudan and other nations.

Fox News Flash November 2

Boko Haram kidnapping survivor praises Trump as he weighs 'vicious' military action in Nigeria

Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over Christian persecution as Boko Haram survivor Paul Adamu speaks out in support of CPC designation.

Africa October 31

Trump designates Nigeria as 'country of particular concern' over widespread Christian persecution, killings

Christian persecution in Nigeria has ramped up dramatically as Islamist militants burn villages and kill thousands of believers in targeted attacks across the country.

Media October 22

Spanish priest acquitted after facing 3 years behind bars for criticizing radical Islam

Spanish priest Father Custodio Ballester wins court case against hate speech allegations stemming from his criticism of radical Islam and dialogue efforts.