US EditionChristian Persecution Hits Record Levels, Open Doors Report Shows
Open Doors US reports an increase of over 8 million persecuted Christians, with Nigeria accounting for 3,490 of the 4,849 faith-related killings worldwide in 2025.
- Open Doors US released its 2026 World Watch List on Wednesday, showing 388 million Christians face high persecution, up more than 8 million from last year.
- Governments and tech rules have introduced about 18 rules since September 25 banning live religious broadcasts and Bible apps, with AI surveillance tools identifying suspicious Christian behavior.
- Of the 4,849 Christians killed worldwide during the reporting period, 3,490 were Nigerian, marking an increase from 3,100 last year.
- Open Doors US framed the World Watch List as a prayer resource with country-specific prayer points supplied by Christians on the ground, and the report's summary has undergone editor review and verification.
- The report highlights a region of more than 720 million people, nearly half Christian, where rising persecution may help Western Christians empathize, according to Open Doors US.
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Open Doors Report Warns Christian Persecution Reaches Record Levels Worldwide
A new global report from Open Doors US indicates that Christian persecution and discrimination have reached unprecedented levels, with millions more believers facing severe pressure because of their faith. The report shows that 388 million Christians—more than one in seven worldwide—now face high levels of persecution or discrimination for their faith, marking an increase of more than 8 million compared to the previous year.
Global Christian Persecution Reaches Record-Breaking High
Christian persecution reached unprecedented levels in 2025, according to the newly released World Watch List 2026 from Open Doors, which tracks the 50 countries where following Jesus carries the greatest risk. While the overall number of persecuted Christians remains staggering, the most striking takeaway from this year’s report is how sharply and unevenly violence is accelerating, particularly across parts of Africa and the Middle East. More th…
Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa Remain ‘Epicenter’ of Christian Persecution, According to Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List
According to the 2026 World Watch List from Open Doors, Sub-Saharan Africa is again the epicenter of violence against Christians. Read MoreThe post Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa Remain ‘Epicenter’ of Christian Persecution, According to Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List appeared first on Christian News Now.
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