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Christian Persecution

A woman marked with a cross on her forehead prays during Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family in Nairobi, Kenya, March 5, 2025. (OSV News photo/Thomas Mukoya, Reuters)

World

Lenten campaign focuses on persecuted Christians; priest's murder makes message more urgent

Junno Arocho Esteves|Mar 5, 2025|5 Min Read

Smoke of war rises over a residential area in Aleppo. On Dec. 1, 2024, the Franciscan complex of the Terra Santa College in Aleppo was hit by a strike. No casualties were reported. (ACI MENA via CNA)

World

As Aleppo’s Christians face new ordeal, Church leaders call for courage and faith

Catholic News Agency|Dec 2, 2024|4 Min Read

The Cathedral of St. Joseph of Nazareth in Toluca, Mexico, is seen illuminated on November 2023 for "Red Wednesday" initiative as part of the Aid to the Church in Need commemoration for persecuted Christians. (OSV News photo/courtesy ACN)

World

Red Wednesday to put Christian persecution in the spotlight

Michael Kelly|Nov 13, 2024|3 Min Read

A file photo shows the Chaldean Church of St. Paul in Mosul, Iraq, illuminated with red light in protest against the persecution of Christians around the world. (OSV News photo/Khalid Al-Mousily, Reuters)

World

Christian persecution is increasing dramatically around the globe, report says

Simon Caldwell|Oct 29, 2024|4 Min Read

Our Lady of Lourdes Church in De Pere, Wis., is illuminated in red Nov. 16, 2023, during as part of the international Red Week campaign. The color represents the blood of Christian martyrs. Aid to the Church in Need's annual observance is a campaign that draws attention to the persecution of Christians and religious freedom violations around the world. Red Wednesday is observed Nov. 20 in 2024. (OSV News photo/Sam Lucero)

World

In November, two Sundays are devoted to prayer for persecuted Christians around world

Gina Christian|Oct 16, 2024|3 Min Read

Nigeria

World

New study highlights high number of attacks on Christians in Nigeria

Ngala Killian Chimtom|Sep 3, 2024|4 Min Read

Syro-Malabar Bishop Joy Alappatt, center, and Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, in gold vestments, concelebrate Holy Qurbana July 20, 2024, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during the National Eucharistic Congress. Holy Qurbana is the name for Mass in the Catholic Church's Syro-Malabar rite. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller)

World

300 religious leaders call on State Department to address religious persecution in India

Gina Christian|Aug 5, 2024|4 Min Read

Nicaragua

World

'Parishes are on their own,' says Nicaraguan priest as regime's repression targets diocese

David Agren|Aug 5, 2024|5 Min Read

Modi

World

Modi tells Indian bishops government not responsible for anti-Christian pressures

Nirmala Carvalho|Jul 13, 2024|4 Min Read

Nigeria

World

Biden administration under fire in Nigeria over religious freedom report

Ngala Killian Chimtom|Jul 2, 2024|4 Min Read

Nigeria

World

Growing case of kidnappings of Christians in Nigeria: ‘Where is the outrage?’

Ngala Killian Chimtom|Jun 20, 2024|4 Min Read

Congo

Modern martyrs are seeds of Christian witness in the church, pope says

Justin McLellan|Jun 17, 2024|2 Min Read

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