World Relief Reports Zero Christian Refugees Resettled in FY 2026
World Relief stated that the U.S. Department of State confirmed no Christian refugees were resettled from top persecution countries during Fiscal Year 2026. Aerlande Wontamo, senior vice president of U.S. programs, called this a shameful milestone for a nation founded by immigrants fleeing oppression. The organization urges the administration and Congress to reverse course and increase the refugee ceiling for Fiscal Year 2027, aligning it with levels seen during the first Trump administration. This data highlights a significant decline in resettlement numbers for religious minorities from regions identified by Open Doors as having severe persecution.