Indian Christians Facing Rising Persecution Look to America for Help

Christians and supporters hold placards as they take part in a peaceful protest rally against what they say is an increase in hostility, hate, and violence against Christians in various states of India, in New Delhi on Feb. 19, 2023. Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty ImagesIndian Christians bear witness to a climate of intimidation and violence. Their work continues, sometimes underground—and they hope America will respond.Christians and supporters hold placards as they take part in a peaceful protest rally against what they say is an increase in hostility, hate, and violence against Christians in various states of India, in New Delhi on Feb. 19, 2023. Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty ImagesIndian Christians Facing Rising Persecution Look to America for HelpIndian Christians bear witness to a climate of intimidation and violence. Their work continues, sometimes underground—and they hope America will respond.|January 28, 2026Updated:January 28, 2026Amit recounted a familiar story for Christians in his region of India: pastors jailed; parishioners afraid to worship in public.The situation, Amit said, is getting worse “day by day.”AD