Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Condemning Christian Persecution Abroad, by Amira Abuzeid

CNA Staff, Jul 21, 2025 / 13:14 pm – A joint resolution introduced last week by Rep. Riley Moore, R-West Virginia, and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, condemns the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries worldwide.

Introduced on July 17, the resolution follows a speech delivered by Moore in April on the House floor, where he addressed the “rampant violence and martyrdom” endured by Christians worldwide for “proclaiming their faith in Jesus Christ.”

“Around the world, our brothers and sisters in Christ face rampant persecution for simply acknowledging the name of Jesus. That is unacceptable,” he said.

The measure calls on the Trump administration to leverage diplomatic tools, including trade and security negotiations, to advocate for religious freedom. …