WORLDWIDE – The 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Follow Jesus

Christianity Today | Jayson Casper | Jan.15, 2020 Every day, 8 Christians worldwide are killed because of their faith. Every week, 182 churches or Christian buildings are attacked. And every…

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RELEASE – Deadly Bloodshed Continues for Nigerian Christians

For Immediate Release | January 14, 2020 As Ongoing Violence Is Documented, Save the Persecuted Christians Reiterates Urgent Call for U.S. Special Envoy in Nigeria/Lake Chad Region WASHINGTON—A French philosopher…

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USA/VATICAN – Ambassador Gingrich’s Remarks to the Abrahamic Faiths Initiative

U.S. Embassy to the Holy See | January 14, 2020 Ambassador Gingrich’s Remarks to the Abrahamic Faiths Initiative Villa Richardson January 14, 2020 Your Eminence, Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, and…

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NIGERIA – Bandits Kill 35, Abduct 58 Others, Demand N100m Ransom in Kaduna – 10 Villages attacked

AF-FEEDNEWS | John Shiklam in Kaduna | Jan. 13, 2020 About 35 people have been reportedly killed while 58 others were said to have been abducted following the invasion of…

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AFRICA – Africa’s Young Christian Communities Are Now in Islamic-Extremist Crosshairs

Hudson Institute | Nina Shea | Jan. 11, 2020 An ongoing Islamic extremist project to exterminate Christians in sub-Saharan Africa is even more brutal and more consequential for the Church…

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U.K. – Government to increase protections for persecuted Christians abroad, following Bishop’s review

U.K. Telegraph | Gabriella Swerling, Social and Religious Affairs Editor | Jan. 11, 2020 Persecuted Christians abroad will have their protection bolstered by the British government, following a landmark pledge…

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AFRICA – Africa’s Young Christian Communities Are Now in Islamic-Extremist Crosshairs

The Hudson Institute | Nina Shea | January 11, 2020 An ongoing Islamic extremist project to exterminate Christians in sub-Saharan Africa is even more brutal and more consequential for the…

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WORLDWIDE – Secularism and Islam are cooperating to attack the Church

LifeSite | Jan. 7, 2020 January 7, 2019 (Turning Point Project) — Jesus assured us that the gates of hell will not prevail against his Church. But we're not told…

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NIGERIA – Kukah describes FG as fundamentalists without bombs

Vanguard Nigeria | Chidi Nkwopara | Urowayino Jeremiah | Jan. 8, 2020 The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has described the Nigerian government as “Islamic…

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BURKINA FASO – Islamic radicals kill 250 civilians; human rights group details attacks on Christians

Christian Post | Samuel Smith | Jan. 7, 2020 Burkina Faso Christian Church at Tibin village near Ziniaré in the province of Oubritenga, Burkina Faso, on October 9, 2013. |…

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RELEASE – USA – This is No Time to Abandon West Africa Amid Rampant and Intensifying Religious Persecution

*** NEWS RELEASE *** For Immediate Release | Jan. 7, 2020 U.S. Forces Need to Remain There, Augmented by a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region WASHINGTON—Just…

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC – Extremists shoot dead two pastors after Christmas Day service in Central African Republic

Barnabas Fund | January 6, 2020 Two pastors were shot dead by Muslim militants as they travelled together by car after a Christmas service on 25 December in the Central…

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CAR – Extremists shoot dead two pastors after Christmas Day service in Central African Republic

Barnabas Fund | Jan. 6, 2020 Two pastors were shot dead by Muslim militants as they traveled together by car after a Christmas service on 25 December in the Central…

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CHINA- China imposes harsh new rules governing religious groups in 2020 – The Christian Post

Christian Post | Leah MarieAnn Klett | January 5, 2020 Since the initial implementation of the "Regulations on religious affairs" in 2018, Christians and other religious groups have experienced heightened levels of…

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CHINA – China imposes harsh new rules governing religious groups in 2020 – Enforcement begins Feb. 1

Christian Post | Leah MarieAnn Klett | January 5, 2020 China announced it will soon implement harsh new measures requiring all religious personnel to support and implement total submission to…

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NIGERIA – Boko Haram: Kidnapped CAN Chairman, Lawan Andimi cries out from captivity [VIDEO]

Daily Post Nigeria | Jan. 5, 2020 The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawan Andimi, who was kidnapped on…

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ROME – Cdl Burke: Vatican’s global pact for ‘new humanism’ promotes one-world gov’t, opposes Christ’s Kingship

LifeSite News | Jan. 3, 2020 LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, January 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Cardinal Raymond Burke is calling on faithful Catholics to “stand up and give witness to the…

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CHINA – Trump admin condemns imprisonment of Chinese pastor Wang Yi, calls for his release: ‘We are alarmed’

Christian Post | Leah MarieAnn Klett | Jan. 2, 2020 Pastor Wang Yi in a sermon "Waiting Together for the Day of Redemption" preached on September 9, 2018 at Early…

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IRAQ/IRAN/USA – U.S. military claims responsibility for deadly airstrike on Iran’s Quds leader

Washington Times | Dave Boyer and Guy Taylor | Jan. 2, 2020 The U.S. military claimed responsibility Thursday night for an airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of…

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