Tag: Christian persecution

Christians killed in attack on wedding in Egypt

Originally published in Christian Today Four Christians have been killed in an attack on a church as a wedding was taking place in the city of Giza in Egypt. Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that the dead were all guests at the wedding and include the mother of the groom, Camilia […]

UN told of Iran’s continued abuse of Christians

Originally published in Christian Today Iran’s continued mistreatment of its Christian minority was raised at a recent meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Attieh Fard, a lawyer specialising in human rights, urged President Hassan Rouhani to make good on his promises to the United Nations in New York […]

Persecution of Christians getting worse says report

Originally published in Christian Today The situation of Christians has sharply deteriorated in many countries according to a new report due to be launched later today. The report Persecuted and Forgotten?, which is due to be launched at a meeting in the Houses of Parliament, claims that an exodus of […]

ACDP calls on Christian leaders to speak out against killing of Christians, burning of churches

The African Christian Democratic Parts (ACDP) calls on Church leaders and Christian organisations to speak out against the killing of Christians and burning down of churches throughout the world, says ACDP President, Dr Kenneth Meshoe, in a statement released today. “Almost every week we hear about Christians who are being […]