US EditionOpen Doors: Number of Christians persecuted worldwide rises to 388 million
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Nigeria Accounts for 72% of Christian Killings Worldwide, New Report Finds
Open Doors Member of Parliament David Smith, the U.K. special envoy for freedom of religion or belief, speaks at the parliamentary launch of the World Watch List on Jan. 14, 2026. The reasons for persecution in Nigeria are multifaceted and vary between regions.
Open Doors: Number of Christians persecuted worldwide rises to 388 million
As Open Doors releases its World Watch List 2026, reporting a new record in violence against Christians, Cristian Nani, the association’s director, tells Vatican News that many of the victims were women and minors, noting particular concern for sub-Saharan Africa. Read all
Open Doors 2026 Report Reveals Christian Persecution At Historic Highs
Open Doors 2026 Report Reveals Christian Persecution At Historic Highs January 16, 2026By PNW StaffReprinted from Prophecy News Watch The latest World Watch List from Open Doors is not merely an annual report--it is a global alarm bell. According to the nonprofit's newly released findings, 388 million Christians worldwide now live under
Report: More than 388 million Christians worldwide face ‘high levels’ of persecution
SANTA ANA, Calif. — More than 388 million Christians — or 1 in 7 believers worldwide — face “high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith,” according to a new report.Open Doors International, a global advocacy organization for persecuted Christians, released the figure as part of its “World Watch List 2026” report, an annual overview that measures the severity of Christian persecution in some 50 countries.For the 24th consecutiv…
The global persecution of Christians has reached a new low. Open Doors' 2026 World Watch List shows that no fewer than 388 million Christians—one in seven worldwide—face severe to extreme persecution. This represents an increase of 8 million in just one year. Vlaams Belang MP Ellen Samyn (Vlaams Belang) is sounding the alarm: "Violence is increasing, impunity is growing, and entire Christian communities are at risk of disappearing." The figures …
High levels of Christian persecution worldwide
Mass to mark the annual Aid to the Church in Need “Red Wednesday” commemoration for persecuted Christians at St. George’s Cathedral in London Nov. 22, 2023. (OSV News photo/Marcin Mazur, courtesy ACN) More than 388 million Christians – or 1 in 7 believers worldwide – face “high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith,” according to a new report. Open Doors International, a global advocacy organisation for persecuted Christians, …
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