Anti-Christian persecution has only increased in the last few years, both in the West and the developing world, with Christmas attacks being a prime example

Tajikistan operates under a complex and often contradictory system of governance that blends secularism, socialism, and Islam – none of which are tolerant of Christianity

Lebanon’s Maronite Christians are increasingly opposed to Hezbollah and Iran’s influence in Lebanon

Though Putin postures as a defender of Christendom, the truth is that he only cares for own Russian Orthodox Church while persecuting all other denominations

The CCP’s recognition of the Vatican’s appointed Bishop Shi may be a sign of improving Sino-Catholic relations, or a ploy by China to further diplomatically isolate Taiwan

The Dalai Lama continues to be well-loved in both India and Russia, frustrating China’s efforts at a broad anti-Western alliance

Responsibility for the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza ultimately lies with Hamas, not Israel

The use of blasphemy laws to persecute Christians in Pakistan is an increasingly widespread practice

While the West is distracted by China and Russia, Islamic terrorism continues to metastasize around the world

Once again, USCIRF has recommended that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) be designated a country of particular concern due to religious persecution.