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North Korea October 25, 2017

North Korean defector describes 'life of hell' for Christians

Choi Kwanghyuk is one of the lucky ones. He was able to free himself from the clutches of a brutal dictatorship in his native North Korea where he was persecuted by the government for his Christian faith.

Christianity October 3, 2017

Kurdish referendum inspires Iraq's Christians to fight for their own independence amid fears of being caught in crossfire

Kurds in Iraq voted overwhelmingly last week in favor of seeking full independence from the central government in Baghdad – setting off a firestorm of international retaliation, including strong objections from the U.S.

Persecutions September 27, 2017

Photos of religious minority children pleading for Trump's help show urgency for Iraq aid

As the deadline looms for the State Department to provide over $1 billion in aid to the religious minorities in Iraq, the children of Christian and Yazidi refugees are pleading directly to president Trump to take action.

Persecutions September 27, 2017

Turkey confiscates some 50 religious properties from Christian minority

Tensions are high among Turkey’s oldest indigenous community over fears that a recent land grab from the government could lead to their cultural extinction.

Persecutions July 6, 2017

How the Pakistani government just helped an enslaved Christian community

Accused of not doing enough to protect the Christian minority, the Pakistani government has taken steps to improve the quality of life for a community of poor Christians living in squalor as bonded laborers in a rural area of Jaranwala in the Punjab Province.

Faith July 5, 2017

Knights of Columbus donates millions to fight Christian persecution

The Catholic organization has made it clear that 'words are not enough.'

Middle East June 1, 2017

Egypt attack: Why are Coptic Christians being targeted?

Masked gunman opened fire on a bus in Egypt that was carrying Coptic Christians to a monastery on Friday, killing at least 26 people, including children, and wounding 25, officials said.

Christianity May 26, 2017

Egypt fights back after 28 Coptic Christians killed in bus attack

A team of gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians south of Cairo Friday, killing at least 28, including children, and wounding 22 other people, Egyptian officials confirmed.

Controversies May 24, 2017

Trump commits to securing American pastor's release from Turkish prison, family lawyer says

President Trump has committed to ensuring the return of an American pastor wrongfully imprisoned in Turkey, according to the attorney who represents his family.

Persecutions May 24, 2017

Iraqi Christian villages to begin rebuilding process with the first 100 homes

The long road home for the thousands of Iraqi Christians displaced by ISIS is set to begin Monday with the construction of 100 houses-- the first of an estimated 13,000 houses to be built in a venture that will cost about $250 million.

Islam May 23, 2017

Indonesia sees protests after Christian governor jailed for blaspheming the Koran

An Indonesian court has sentenced the minority Christian governor of Jakarta to two years in prison for blaspheming the Quran following a trial that undermined the country's reputation for practicing a moderate form of Islam.