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Millions of Christians Forced to Flee as Persecution Worsens

Christian Headlines·Oct 28, 2026 · 1:48 PM CT
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Aid to the Church in Need's latest Persecuted and Forgotten? report found Christian persecution worsened in 10 of the 18 countries examined, including China, Nigeria and Pakistan. The Catholic charity found no overall improvement between August 2024 and June 2026, with millions of Christians displaced in conflict zones.

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