Three Seminarians Abducted in Nigeria
“We ask for your closeness to us in praying for the quick and safe release of our abducted brothers,” Father Emmanuel Okolo, chancellor of the Diocese of Kafanchan, wrote in an Oct. 12 memo.
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Cardinal Erdő: 20th-Century Religious Persecution Strengthened the Faith of Hungarian People
During a visit to Rome, the primate of Hungary discussed the recent Eucharistic Congress held in Budapest, the current threats to the West and the upcoming Synod on Synodality.
March for the Martyrs Highlights ‘Global Crisis of Christian Persecution’
“I’ve heard it myself from the people of Iraq and Syria: when the Islamists come to cut your head off, they don’t ask if you’re a Catholic or a Protestant or Orthodox. They ask you if you believe in Jesus,” said Father Kiely. “That’s that point. That unites us. That’s what Pope Francis called ‘the ecumenism of blood.’”
Cameroon’s Conflict: A Report From the Ground
NEWS ANALYSIS: Correspondent Emmanuel Patrick Ayuni Tan, who lost a nephew in the conflict last month, reports on growing internecine battles that are causing great hardship to the nation's civilian population
Christian Legal Group Decries Conditions for Afghan Religious Minorities, Urges Aid
A Christian legal group has pushed for an immediate international response.
German Social Democrats Attack Catholic Faith of Potential Angela Merkel Successor's Aide
As a practicing Catholic, Liminski in 2010 defended the Church’s views on pre-marital sex and homosexuality.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo ‘Strongly Condemn’ Attacks on Church
“While condemning these despicable acts, we ask our faithful Christians and defenders of democracy not to react violently,” the bishops urged.
Coptic Archbishop: Condemning Persecution of Non-Christians Follows the Example of Christ
Last year, Archbishop Angaelos signed a statement against China’s “potential genocide” of the Uyghurs, a largely-Muslim population in northwest China.
Asia Bibi Wants to be a Voice for Persecuted Christians Around the World
“Let us join hands and stand together so we can be a voice for our Christian brothers and sisters who are suffering, and help them out of their situations,” Bibi said, adding, “Like the Lord did for me.”
Cardinal Bo Steps Up to Speak for the Beleaguered Catholics in China
COMMENTARY: The Myanmar cardinal has shown he isn’t afraid of repercussions when speaking out against the repressive Chinese regime.
