# Middle East's Horrifying Secret Exposed | Fr. Kiely With Michael Knowles

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Podcast: [The Michael Knowles Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-knowles-show-879609)
Published: 2026-05-10T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What’s really happening to Christians in the Middle East—and why aren’t more people talking about it? Michael Knowles sits down with Father Benedict Kiely to expose the harsh reality of Christian persecution in the Middle East. From targeted violence and displacement to the destruction of ancient Christian communities, this conversation sheds light on a crisis that often goes overlooked. Father Kiely shares firsthand insight into what believers are facing on the ground—and why it matters now more than ever. This is a powerful and sobering discussion about faith, survival, and the cost of belief in some of the most dangerous regions in the world. Watch now to understand what’s at stake. 👇 Share your thoughts in the comments—why isn’t this being talked about more? https://nasarean.org - - - Today's Sponsor: PreBorn! - Make a difference for generations to come. Donate securely online at https://preborn.com/KNOWLES or dial #250 keyword 'BABY' - - - DailyWire+: Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://dailywire.com/subscribe 📲 Download the free Daily Wire app today on iPhone, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, and more. 📘 My book "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds" is available here: https://dwplus.shop/Speechless 🕯️ Get your Michael Knowles candles: https://thecandleclub.com/collections/michael-knowles 👕 Don’t dress like a squish. Shop my merch here: https://dwplus.shop/MichaelKnowlesMerch - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RwKpq6 Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3BqZLXA Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eEmwyg Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3L273Ek - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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