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Iran’s Catholic archbishop chosen as one of Pope Francis’ new cardinals

Iran’s Catholic archbishop chosen as one of Pope Francis’ new cardinals

Pope Francis has chosen the archbishop of the Catholic Church in Iran as one of his new cardinals. Fr Dominique […]

Hakop Gochumyan

Hakop Gochumyan

Armenian citizen Hakop Gochumyan is serving a 10-year prison sentence in Evin Prison for “engaging in deviant proselytising activity that contradicts the sacred law of Islam” through alleged membership and leadership of “a network of evangelical Christianity”.

Detained Christian in ‘psychologically very bad condition and only cries’

Detained Christian in ‘psychologically very bad condition and only cries’

The brother-in-law of a Christian convert who remains detained nearly a month after her arrest says he fears his sister-in-law […]

Christian convert released after nearly five years in prison

Christian convert released after nearly five years in prison

A Christian convert whose only son died during his nearly five years in Evin Prison has been released after his […]

Christian convert denied parole after ‘refusing forced confession’

Christian convert denied parole after ‘refusing forced confession’

A Christian convert serving a two-year sentence in Evin Prison on charges related to her Christian activities has been denied […]

Iranian-Armenian pastor acquitted, released from 10-year prison sentence

Iranian-Armenian pastor acquitted, released from 10-year prison sentence

A 62-year-old Iranian-Armenian pastor serving a 10-year prison sentence for leading a house-church has been acquitted and released after just […]

Sister of convicted Christian converts detained by Ministry of Intelligence

Sister of convicted Christian converts detained by Ministry of Intelligence

A Christian convert arrested a week ago in the southern city of Shiraz is still being held in an infamous […]

‘No-one imprisoned for beliefs’ one of Iran’s ‘1000s of lies’ – Anoosheh Ashoori

‘No-one imprisoned for beliefs’ one of Iran’s ‘1000s of lies’ – Anoosheh Ashoori

A British-Iranian who spent over four years in Tehran’s Evin Prison says claims by Islamic Republic officials that “no-one is imprisoned in Iran because of their beliefs” are “among the 1000s of lies they have said”.

Misinformation and Disinformation: Implications for Freedom of Religion of Belief

Misinformation and Disinformation: Implications for Freedom of Religion of Belief

The Iranian authorities’ “systematic” and “targeted” dissemination of disinformation about religious minorities, including Christians, has been highlighted in a report […]

Iran’s ‘systematic’ disinformation about religious minorities risks ‘profound harms’ – report

Iran’s ‘systematic’ disinformation about religious minorities risks ‘profound harms’ – report

Embed from Getty Images The Iranian authorities’ “systematic” and “targeted” dissemination of disinformation about religious minorities, including Christians, has been […]