The Voice of the suffering and persecuted​

"We can’t convince them to stay because they say, ‘How can we endure this situation? There is no hope for our future.’"

"Praying the Rosary daily is the only source of strength physically and psychologically in the villages."

“The kidnapping of innocent young seminarians—once again—in Nigeria is an abominable act. We appeal to the conscience of their kidnappers and urge them to release these young people."

"The Church is one of the few bodies speaking out against injustice and violence, and for this reason, the archbishop believes, the attacks appear to be “targeting particularly the structures of the Church.”

"The precarious situation makes it impossible to travel to the country, which means that we cannot experience the situation first-hand. Our communication is limited to the internet or the telephone."

"Her release encourages us to keep praying for all those who are still hoping for freedom.”

"We want “We want to encourage as many children as possible to entrust themselves to the power of prayer."

“The decision to make Ankawa a separate district will, we hope, be an important step forwardfor the future of Christianity in Iraq.”

"Let’s keep our fingers crossed while holding on to God in faith for divine intervention. Leah and others will be freed one day. My prayer has always been: “Lord, please make it sooner than later!”  

"The seminary has been there for over 25 years and we have never forced anyone to convert."