The Voice of the suffering and persecuted
Burkina Faso Christians face resurgence of terrorist attacks
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Many of them had been identified as Christians and the terrorists were expressly seeking them out to kill them because of their faith.
Bosnia Herzegovina: ‘Catholics are discriminated against in every respect’
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"If there is any Church in need in Europe, then it is ours. In my Diocese of Banja Luka, 95 percent of the Church buildings were destroyed or severely damaged during the war."
Ethiopia: Missionary pleads for peace
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The causes of the war are complex, but the results, as always, have been especially tragic for the civilian population.
Anti-conversion law foments anti-Christian campaign in central India
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“Even an act of Christian charity can be construed as a case of illegally attempted conversion,” Shah said.
#Redweek shines a light on violations of religious freedom
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"The campaign is “sending a clear message of solidarity with persecuted Christians throughout the world.”
Neutrality key to Lebanon’s stability, says former President Sleiman
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"Lebanon is not an independent or free country anymore due to the Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs carried out by Hezbollah."
In Venezuela, crisis has brought many closer to the Church
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"We are here to serve the people, especially the poorest. Our role and commitment are to act as a presence that can bring light to the situation, inspired by the Gospel."
Nepal: Local Church is shocked by arrest of two women religious
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"The Catholic community views this incident as an attack on minority communities, and an attempt to criminalize in particular Christian missionary activities."
Taliban rule in Afghanistan poses a threat to Pakistan’s Christians
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"Such attacks on churches and minority communities illustrate that Pakistan has always been receptive to fundamentalism."
Around the world, many thousands of children pray the Rosary for peace
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"We are reminded of the importance and power of prayer. Some of the most positive feedback we received came precisely from regions where peace is most desperately needed."