"In 2013, there were some 2,100 Christians killed for faith-related reasons across the globe. Last year, that number rose to at least 7,100, according to a recent report from an advocacy group.
"'The persecution of Christians is getting worse - in every region in which we work ' and it's getting worse fast,' Lisa Pearce, CEO of Open Doors UK and Ireland, said in the group's 2016 report. 'Many countries have dropped down the list, not because persecution there is decreasing, but simply because others are getting worse faster. And it wasn't good three years ago.'"
A recent Catholic News Agency article reported on this increase in the number of Christian martyrs and on the persecution of Christians throughout the world.
To access the complete Catholic News Agency report, please visit:
Catholic News Agency: The number of Christian martyrs has tripled in two years (15 JAN 16)
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