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A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS - 03.17.2026

Source:                        www.persecution.org

Date:                             March 17, 2026

 

 

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS

Signs of Defiant Joy in Iran
 
  • Pray for the church in Iran to remain strong during great turmoil.
  • Pray for Christians to show the love of Christ, even to those considered to be enemies.
FEATURED ARTICLE

Why Some Iranians Dance During War

By Dr. Nathan Rostampour, ICC board member

 

Many of my friends have asked me, “Why are some Iranians dancing while war is unfolding in their country?” To truly understand, one would have to live under the Islamic regime in Iran.

 

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Urgent Field Need

Help Us Support and Stand with Believers in Iran

As instability escalates in Iran, Christian minorities face heightened risk — particularly Muslim-background believers who already worship in secrecy. ICC is raising $100,000 to prepare humanitarian relief and gospel support for vulnerable believers. Will you stand with suffering Christians in Iran right now?
Send Help Now
 
 
  • Pray for Christians to remain firm in their faith as more anti-conversion laws take effect.
  • Pray that more Hindus will be open to the gospel.
BREAKING NEWS

Maharashtra Drafts Anti-Conversion Law

On March 5, the Maharashtra government approved a draft anti-conversion bill requiring prior permission from a designated authority for religious conversion.

 

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  • Pray that this development leads to expanded rights for Christians.
  • Pray for the strength of Christian marriages in Pakistan.
BREAKING NEWS

After 150 Years, Pakistan Court Opens Path to Christian Divorce

For centuries, Christian marriage and divorce law in Pakistan has been governed by legislation inherited from the colonial era, with little meaningful reform. The primary law regulating Christian marriages, the Christian Divorce Act 1869, was enacted during British rule and has remained largely unchanged since.

 

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  • Pray that Nepal would increasingly value religious freedom.
  • Pray that Christians in Nepal would continue to boldly share the gospel.
BREAKING NEWS

 

Christians in Nepal Cautiously Hopeful as New Government Set

to Form

Christians in Nepal are anxious as they look at the results of the March 5 elections. Yet, many remain hopeful that the new government will value religious freedom and provide security against threats from extremist groups.

 

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  • Pray for Christians caught in economic persecution.
  • Pray for ICC as we work to help these brothers and sisters of ours.
ICC FELLOWS

Economic Persecution (Part 1 of 5)

In this five-part series, ICC Fellow Lisa Navarrette examines economic persecution — one of the most effective and least visible tools used to marginalize Christians in hostile environments.

 

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