Global Christian persecution and religious liberty

New reports highlight ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, with Christian lawyers aiding targeted families. The Canadian Armed Forces ban on 'God' in official remarks also raises religious liberty concerns. The Open Doors 2026 report now shows 388 million Christians facing high persecution (up from 380M), across 81 countries, with 3,632 churches attacked and 224,000 displaced. This stream tracks international threats to Christian freedom and the church's response.