Regions of Persecution
Christians face persecution in various forms across the globe. Explore the regions below to learn about the specific challenges believers face in different parts of the world.
Africa
CriticalChristian communities across Africa face persecution from extremist groups, tribal conflicts, and authoritarian governments.
Explore Africa →Americas
EmergingChristians face persecution from criminal organizations, authoritarian governments, and increasingly from anti-religious legislation and church attacks in NATO countries.
Featured: United States
Over 150 Catholic churches have been vandalized or burned, while new laws threaten religious freedom.
Asia
SevereChristians in many Asian countries face persecution from religious nationalism, communist regimes, and extremist groups.
Featured: India
Rising Hindu nationalism has led to increased violence against Christians, particularly in rural areas.
Europe
CriticalChristians in Europe face challenges from aggressive secularism, religious hostility, and severe persecution including church seizures and property confiscation.
Featured: Ukraine
Ukrainian Orthodox Church faces unprecedented persecution with over 300 churches and monasteries seized.
Middle East
SevereHistoric Christian communities in the Middle East continue to diminish amid war, extremism, and systemic discrimination.
Featured: Israel
Christians face systematic discrimination, property seizures, and harassment from both government and extremist groups.
Understanding Persecution
Christian persecution takes many forms across different regions. From violent attacks and imprisonment to discrimination and social ostracism, believers face challenges that vary by country and context.
Our regional pages provide detailed information about the specific situations Christians face in each area, including testimonies, statistics, and analysis of trends and patterns of persecution.