Western Christians should learn from the Sri Lanka martyrs
The question the Sri Lanka massacre, and others like it in places such as Egypt, Nigeria and Iraq, pose to Christians in the West is: what have we sacrificed for the faith lately? What have we suffered for the suffering God?
The persecution trap: vulnerable Christians are running out of allies
The worldwide persecution of Christians is likely to intensify in the coming decades. Can anything be done to stop it?
The Vatican’s agreement with China looks even worse now
Two months out, the China-Holy See provisional agreement on episcopal appointments is proving to be yet another tool for Beijing to suppress the Chinese faithful. And its damage goes even deeper than the Chinese government’s selection of Catholic bishops, as critical as that is for the hierarchically structured Roman Catholic Church.
Comboni Priest witnesses Church attack – at least 19 killed
Father Moses Otii, Comboni missionary and parish priest of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in the country’s capital Bangui, told that about 120 parishioners were injured during the violence, which included grenade attacks, on Tuesday (1st May).
Syrian prelate says airstrikes based on ‘lies’ and ‘Satan’s language’
If “we have to choose between being killed by those men from ISIS or have a strong man who we call a dictator leading us, there’s no choice.” The alternative to al-Assad, he deadpans, is death.
Christian Persecution Is Growing: 215 Million Worldwide
According to the 2018 Open Doors Report, persecution has expanded geographically and numerically. The threat of religious or ideological nationalism is serious, especially in Asia and Africa
Moscow Patriarchate confirms world summit for persecuted Christians in October
The Russian Orthodox Church spokesman officially announces anticipated conference, organized with the Evangelical Bill Graham, who will bring a thousand delegates from 150 countries to Moscow. Large Catholic delegation expected.
Obama: ISIS has committed brutal atrocities against Christians.
Obama says he’s praying for ‘God’s protection for persecuted Christians’. Washington (CNN) President Barack Obama said Wednesday he is praying for Christians being persecuted this Christmas by ISIS. “We join … Continua a leggere
PAKISTAN – A Christian accused of blasphemy mocked by his lawyers.
PAKISTAN – A Christian accused of blasphemy mocked by his lawyers. Lahore (Agenzia Fides) – The Christian Humayun Faisal, mentally disabled accused of blasphemy in Lahore, will remain in prison … Continua a leggere
Beheading of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya.
Pope Francis Decries Beheading of 21 Coptic Christians by Islamic State Group. Latest atrocity evokes grief in Coptic community, response from Egypt’s leader. Pope Francis has spoken out about the … Continua a leggere
Persecuted Christians – Who’s Next?
Persecuted Christians – Who’s Next? Pope Saint John Paul II warned Americans “who’s next” in 1976. When you hear the words “persecuted Christians” what comes to mind? Do you think … Continua a leggere
Religious Freedom – World Report 2014
Religious Freedom – World Report 2014 (Period under review: October 2012 to June 2014) Christians, the most persecuted religious minority At-a-Glance findings Of the 196 countries in the world, 81 … Continua a leggere
Christian man, pregnant wife burnt to death
Christian man, pregnant wife beaten, burnt to Death over ‘Quran desecration’ in Paskistan An enraged Muslim mob beat a Christian couple to death and burnt their bodies in the brick … Continua a leggere
Nigeria bleeds and burns
While Nigeria bleeds and burns The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has declared a national all-night prayer vigil service on the night of the 13 th November in the … Continua a leggere
China Ramping Up Persecution of Christians
China Ramping Up Persecution of Christians Chinese authorities are ramping up their persecution of Christian churches in response to what they perceive as an emerging threat to the communist regime, … Continua a leggere
Dramatic news from Mosul
The new plight of Christians in Mosul The dramatic voices from Northern Iraq where the jihadists of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant took control also of ancient … Continua a leggere
Save Meriam
Amnesty International Stop execution of mother in Sudan Meriam Yehya Ibrahim has been sentenced to death for ‘apostasy’, or refusing to renounce her Christian faith. Meriam is imprisoned with her … Continua a leggere
Pregnant Christian woman sentenced to death
Sudan: Pregnant Christian woman sentenced to death on charges of apostasy. Meriam Yeilah Ibrahim, a 27 year old doctor has a 20-month-old son who is in prison with her. She … Continua a leggere