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In these countries, Christians encounter varying degrees of repetitive, persistent and systematic suffering, and deprival of basic human rights, because of their faith in Jesus Christ -- a belief their persecutors will not tolerate.

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Recent News Articles
- Christian Girls Abducted (Pakistan) 2022-01-20
  Mahnoor AshrafPhoto: Morning Star News At least four Pakistani Christian girls have been kidnapped in the first two weeks of 2022, continuing a trend that has become increasingly prevalent across the country. In many cases, the abducted girls are forcibly converted to Islam, married to their...
- Warnings Against Christmas Celebrations (Libya) 2022-01-20
  Islam is the official religion of Libya.Photo: Wikipedia / Franzfoto (cc) A recent government campaign against the celebration of Christmas is yet another demonstration of anti-Christian activity orchestrated by the authorities in the North African nation of Libya. A movement to confiscate...
- Pastor Released on Bail Pending Appeal (Nepal) 2022-01-20
  Pastor Keshav Raj AcharyaPhoto: Christian Solidarity Worldwide In November 2021, Pastor Keshav Raj Acharya of the Abundant Harvest Church in Pokhara, Nepal, was convicted of proselytising and thus sentenced to two years in prison. He was initially arrested because of a video that had been released...
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- The Beginning and the End
  
  The Beginning and the End
  
  "Thus says the Lord, the King of
  Israel and His Redeemer, the Lord of
  hosts: 'I am the first and I am the
  last; besides Me
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- Praying for Greater Connection
  
  Praying for Greater Connection
  
  "As it is, there are many parts, yet one body....
  If one member suffers, all suffer together;
  if one member is
  ...
  
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- United in Prayer
  
  Praying for God's Presence
  
  "Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what
  you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor
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- United in Prayer
  
  United in Prayer
  
  "You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you
  cannot do more than pray until you have prayed. Pray often, for prayer...
  
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Latest Videos
A Look at the Hot Spots of Christian Persecution in 2022

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Recent Podcasts

Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman

This unique podcast from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada focusses on the persecuted church around the world. While raising awareness of global persecution through updated reports, testimonies of Christians who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and interviews with those who are serving them, it also presents opportunities to pray for persecuted believers and their families.
- Season 2 Episode 13 Prayer Alert! Death Penalty for Pakistani Pastor
  18 January 2022
  
  A judge at the Rawalpindi District Court in Pakistan has changed Pastor Zafar Bhatti’s sentence of life imprisonment to the death penalty. Pastor Zafar has been imprisoned on charges of blasphemy...
- Season 2: Episode 12 –A Look at the Hot Spots of Christian Persecution in 2022
  13 January 2022
  
  According to Release International, a fellow VOM organization that also supports persecuted Christians around the world, trends indicate that Nigeria and the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa are...
- Season 2 Episode 11 (encore) Afghanistan: Christians Face Even More Opposition
  29 December 2021
  
  For Afghan followers of Jesus, persecution was a reality even before the Taliban returned to power. Radical Islam and violent political activity make the nation a dangerous place for Christians to...
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