Vatican Official on Persecution of and Discrimination against Christians Worldwide
Anthony Frontiero of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace: “Between 200 and 300 million Christians face daily threats of murder, beating, imprisonment and torture. And a further 350 to 400 million encounter discrimination in areas such as jobs and housing.”
Source: http://www.romereports.com/palio/benedict-xvi-calls-for-respect-of-religious-freedom-in-his-message-for-peace-english-3253.html