ICC Global Digest: China Celebrates Persecution of Christians

        Source:                       www.persecution.org
Date:                            March 10, 2025

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS

China Celebrates Persecution

Pray for the church to remain strong during times of trial. 

Pray that the gospel continues to spread throughout the country.

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Chinese Government Boasts About Increased Persecution in 2024 

In statements on social media and state-owned media platforms, China is celebrating an increase in government persecution of religious minorities in 2024.

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Pray for these men to remain firm in their faith while at Evin Prison

Pray for their families to remain strong amid the uncertainty and fear they must be feeling.

BREAKING NEWS

Two Christian Men Rearrested in Iran

Iranian authorities rearrested two Christian men, Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh in Parand and Joseph Shahbazian in Tehran, at their respective homes on Feb. 6, and transferred them to Evin Prison..  

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Pray those arrested to continue sharing the gospel while behind bars. 

Pray that these arrests would not deter other Christians from sharing Christ with Hindus. 

BREAKING NEWS

UP Authorities Arrest 10 More Christians on Charges of Illegal Conversions 

More than 10 Christians were recently arrested in different parts of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) on charges of illegal religious conversions under the Uttar Pradesh Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Act.

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Pray for the passage of this resolution.

Pray that international religious freedom continues to be a foreign policy priority. 

BREAKING NEWS

Proposed Senate Resolution Recognizes Persecution of Christians 

The United States Senate could soon pass S.Res.52, a resolution that reaffirms religious freedom as a fundamental human right globally. Introduced in early February by Senator James Lankford (R-OK), the legislation expresses concern over the escalating global threats to religious liberty.

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Pray for Christian students affected by the school closures.

Pray for true religious freedom to exist throughout Northern Nigeria.

BREAKING NEWS

Ramadan School Closures Affect Christian Students

The recent directive by several state governments in Northern Nigeria to close all schools for up to five weeks during the Ramadan fast has ignited strong reactions from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Middle Belt Forum (MBF).

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