03.21.2026

Venezuela: Ask God to protect Christian leaders

On 3 January 2026 the United States forcibly removed Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, in what many hoped would signify an end to the two successive authoritarian regimes (Chávez and Maduro).

Interfaith Body Delays Church Permit in Medan, Indonesia

Christians' nine-year battle further prolonged.

Daily conversations and prayers for Libya

In Libya, 97% of the population is Sunni Muslim, and religion is ingrained in the culture.

India’s FCRA impedes Christian ministries

Thousands of Christian organizations in India have lost some of their funding—and others are still at risk of losing funding—due to government changes to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

Christians Urge Cuba To Free Detained Teen Amid Crackdown On Churches

Christians have expressed concern over the detention of pastors and a Christian teenager by Cuba’s communist authorities in connection with Christian activities and rallies for greater freedom on the island.

Elderly Christian Acquitted In Pakistan Blasphemy Case After Two-Year Ordeal

A Pakistani court has acquitted an elderly Christian who was falsely accused of blasphemy against Islam, his defense team confirmed.

Christian Acquitted in Baseless Blasphemy Case in Pakistan

Charge was second failed attempt at revenge prosecution.

Officials in Pakistan Defy Order to Correct Christians' Religious ID

Failure leads to economic and social hardship.

Pastor Killed, Christians Abducted In Nigeria After Trump Warns Of More US Strikes

Suspected Islamic Fulani herdsmen have killed a pastor and abducted other Christians in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna state, a region marked by recurring religious and ethnic tensions, despite U.S.-backed efforts to curb extremism that has killed thousands of Christians annually, Worthy News learned Tuesday.

Iraq stands in the crossfire between Iran and the United States

As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its 19th day, the spillover especially shakes Iran’s neighbor to the west, Iraq. 

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS - 03.17.2026

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.

Russia: Korean missionary faces two new charges, possible 17 year sentence

 Korean missionary being held in Khabarovsk, Russia now faces a maximum of 17 years in prison on a total of three immigration-related charges. 

Another nationwide blackout hits Cuba

The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has disrupted the global oil supply chain.

Pastor Killed in Attack on Christian Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Dozens of others kidnapped.

Christian Slain, Wife and Four Others Abducted in Nigeria

Brother of ECWA VP slain in Kwara state.

Christian Youth Killed In Lahore Sparks Outrage; One Suspect Arrested

Pakistani police have launched a criminal investigation after a young Christian man was brutally killed in the eastern city of Lahore, an attack that has shocked members of the country’s small Christian community, investigators told Worthy News on Saturday.