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
Monthly analysisHaiti · Christians Targeted in Haiti Massacre, at Least 47 People Killed, Church Burned
Nigeria · 31 more die in persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Nigeria · At least twelve dead in an armed assault against a church in northeastern Nigeria
Incidents
51
+21%
vs. previous month
106
−87%
vs. previous month
Countries
30
+25%
vs. previous month
How People Affected is counted
The sum of people killed, injured, abducted, arrested or displaced in each incident that happened that month. An incident several outlets reported is counted once, with the largest toll its reports give. Cumulative tolls are not added.
Massacre in which at least 47 people were killed and a church was burned
Aug 27, 2026 cbn.com ↗
NigeriaThe ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria has claimed the lives of 31 more people, one just an infant.
Aug 27, 2026 The Alabama Baptist ↗
NigeriaArmed assault against a church killed at least twelve people
Sep 8, 2026 democrata.es ↗
| # | Country | Incidents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 9 |
| 2 | India | 7 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 4 |
| 4 | Canada | 2 |
| 5 | Syria | 2 |
Increasing
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.
Cumulative figures cited that month
Totals reports give for a longer stretch of time. They are not added to the count.
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.
