ICC Global Digest: Stories from Myanmar, China, India, and elsewhere

        Source:                       www.persecution.org
Date:                            April 7, 2025

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS

Tragedy upon Tragedy

Pray for those who survived the earthquake and the bombings. Pray that the church would remain united during these challenging times in Myanmar.

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Military Junta in Myanmar Bombed Earthquake Survivors

Multiple reports from around Myanmar indicate that the military junta ruling the country bombed civilians as they scrambled to recover from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that recently struck the country.

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Pray for Pastor Pagadala's family and church to remain strong following his death. Pray for them to contniue showing Christ's love.

Pray for justice in his case and for those who are responsible to put their trust in Christ.

BREAKING NEWS

Unanswered Questions Surround the Death of Pastor Praveen Pagadala

The suspicious death of 45-year-old Pastor Praveen Pagadala, a renowned Southern Indian Christian preacher, has sent shockwaves through the Christian community in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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Pray for the church in India to remain united as persecution increases.

Pray for  the gospel to continue to spread throughout India and for Christians there to emulate Christ's love and forgiveness. 

BREAKING NEWS

Attacks Against Christians Quadruple in India According to New Report

The Evangelical Fellowship of India’s Religious Liberty Commission (EFIRLC) verified 640 incidents of violence and discrimination against Christians in India in 2024, which is more than quadruple the 147 cases recorded in 2014. 

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Pray for the U.N. to acknowledge and study the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide. 

Pray that the U.N. would sanction countries known for persecuting Christians.

BREAKING NEWS

United Nations Fails to Protect Persecuted Christians

Thousands of Christ followers continue to face extensive persecution in many countries, and, despite a pledge from its members, the United Nations (U.N.) is not doing enough to protect them. 

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Pray for missionaries in China who are faithfully sharing the gospel despite the restrictions.

Pray for the hearts of those involved wtih the CCP to be opened to the gospel. 

BREAKING NEWS

China Moves to Formally Ban Missionary Activity

New regulations released this week by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) impose severe restrictions on missionary activity in the country, according to Chinese state media and CCP representatives.

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