A clear, evidence-based overview of Christian persecution around the world.
Verified incidents, emerging trends and the context behind them, gathered from reporting around the world so the church can pray with insight and respond.
01 / Editor's Briefing
Yearly analysisUnited States · Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8
United States · Sophia Forchas: Girl shot in the head in Minneapolis church attack is making 'miraculous' progress, family says
Incidents
2
+2
vs. previous year
13
+13
vs. previous year
Countries
1
+1
vs. previous year
How People Affected is counted
The sum of people killed, injured, abducted, arrested or displaced in each incident that happened that year. An incident several outlets reported is counted once, with the largest toll its reports give. Cumulative tolls are not added.
A gunman opened fire at a church in Michigan and set the building on fire, killing at least four people and wounding eight others.
Sep 28, 2025 Source ↗
United StatesThe family of Sophia Forchas says the girl, who was shot in the head in a Minneapolis church attack, is making miraculous progress in recovery.
Aug 27, 2025 Source ↗
| # | Country | Incidents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2 |
Increasing
None.
Decreasing
An upward swing marks a deteriorating situation; a downward swing marks relative easing, not necessarily safety.
Incidents are compiled by Persecution Monitor from news reports aggregated via Google News and consolidated so that each incident is counted once. People affected includes those killed, injured, abducted, arrested or displaced. Incomplete coverage and source bias mean totals may understate the true scale of persecution.
Persecution Monitor aggregates and cross-references public news reporting surfaced through Google News. This briefing is informational only and reflects the limits of available reporting.
