The Voice of the suffering in Asia
Easter morning suicide bombings of churches, hotels in Sri Lanka kill more than 250
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In a message to ACN donors, Bishop Mendis said that “we need your prayers that peace and harmony may be restored to our country.” He concluded: “As an act of solidarity, we must pray for all Christians who are suffering because of their faith.”
In Pakistan, state schools are a harsh environment for Christians
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“Despite what I’ve experienced, I believe that I will be successful. And when I worry, I recite Psalm 23; I always carry a rosary with me as well."
For Christians in Zanzibar, bitter memories of time of terror
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"When I was offered a bodyguard, I refused, believing that the work of Jesus did not require a machine gun; He promised his people that he would be with us until the end of time."
Islamist extremists try to create chaos and interreligious tension in the Philippines
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"The Christian minority on the island of Jolo are not the only victims; there are also Muslims who tell me: 'Father, we too are threatened because we are not the same kind of Muslims as they are.'"
In Pakistan, there are many Asia Bibis the world doesn’t know about, languishing in prison
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Section 295B stipulates a life sentence for anyone who desecrates the Koran, while insulting the Prophet Muhammed carries the death sentence under Section 295C.
Pakistan High Court upholds Asia Bibi acquittal—many Christians still held on blasphemy charges
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He highlighted the suffering experienced by so many people accused of blasphemy, irrespective of the outcome of their cases. The priest said: “The blasphemy law destroys the lives of those who have been accused, even if they avoid being executed.”
