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Authorities Raid Multiple Zion Church Locations in China - International Christian Concern
China’s crackdown on Christianity continues as multiple branches and locations of the Zion Church have been raided.
American Churches Increasingly Attacked - International Christian Concern
A trend of churches being attacked throughout the United States appears to be emerging.
Faith Under Fire: Is Persecution Necessary for the Growth of Christianity? - International Christian Concern
Throughout Christian history, persecution has been a painful but persistent thread woven into the faith’s global story.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Evin Prison, Notorious for Torturing Christians - International Christian Concern
A prison facility in Tehran, notorious for housing Christian and other religious prisoners, has been caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Beyond the Grave: Why Counting Christian Persecution Incidents Is Harder Than Counting Deaths - International Christian Concern
In 2025, Christian persecution continues to be a sobering reality for millions across the globe.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria - International Christian Concern
The White House this week announced the official easing of sanctions on Syria, a move that follows an in-person meeting between U.S.
A Voice for the Silenced: How ICC Stands with the Persecuted Church - International Christian Concern
Amid widespread suffering, International Christian Concern (ICC) has become a critical advocate and lifeline for the global persecuted church.
A Rising Hope: Pope Leo XIV’s Call to End Christian Persecution - International Christian Concern
In a world where violence and repression continue to threaten religious minorities, the voice of one spiritual leader has begun to cut through the noise with uncommon clarity and moral authority.
Trial Starts for 3 Chinese House Church Members - International Christian Concern
A trial for three members of a long-standing, unregistered house church in China began on June 24 at the Baqiao District Court.
Local Muslims Disrupt Christian Student Retreat, Damage Property - International Christian Concern
On June 27, a mob of 200 Muslim residents from Tangkil Village in Cidahu District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, Indonesia, gathered at a halfway house to disrupt a Christian gathering.
‘We Are Not Allowed to Farm’: Islamic Extremists Terrorize Catholic Farming Community - International Christian Concern
Violence against Christian villagers in Gidan Namune and nearby areas has resulted in mass displacement, the collapse of rural farming, and the abduction of numerous believers.
Hindu Nationalist Mob Attacks 20 Christian Families in Odisha - International Christian Concern
A mob of hundreds of Hindu nationalists brutally attacked 20 Christian families on June 21 as they ate lunch together in the Malkangiri district of southern Odisha.
East African Peace Accord Offers Limited Hope for DRC’s Beleaguered Civilians - International Christian Concern
Representatives from Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the United States gathered in Washington, D.C., last week to sign a historic peace agreement between the two East African nations.
South Korea Detains 6 Americans Sending Bibles into North Korea - International Christian Concern
South Korean authorities detained six Americans today after they attempted to send 1,600 plastic bottles containing miniature Bibles into North Korea by sea.
Recently Detained Priest’s Whereabouts Unknown - International Christian Concern
After being detained by Nicaragua’s National Police on June 19, Father Pedro Abelardo Méndez Pérez has been reported missing for the last week.
Suspect Confesses to Murdering Arizona Pastor for Preaching the Gospel - International Christian Concern
A man has publicly confessed to the murder of 76-year-old Pastor Bill Schonemann of New River Bible Chapel in New River, Arizona, in new jailhouse interviews.
Chinese House Church Issues Statement on 3 Imprisoned Pastors - International Christian Concern
As a church camp concluded one day in 2022, Chinese authorities arrested three pastors from Linfen Covenant Home Church in Shanxi.
Christian Living Is Christian Giving - International Christian Concern
Surely, Christians can excel in everyday circumstances of affluence and find ways to give more abundantly.
Syrian Church Bombing Comes Amid Growing Threat from Islamic State - International Christian Concern
Though no group immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday's suicide bombing of Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church near Damascus, Syrian officials and others blamed the Islamic State group.
Members of Michigan Church Prevent Mass Shooting - International Christian Concern
What was supposed to be a joyful worship service yesterday at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, quickly turned into chaos as an active shooter situation unfolded.