The Ulma Family: Models of the Beatitudes
COMMENTARY: The nine members of the Polish family, who will be beatified Sept. 10, willingly accepted persecution on account of their love for Christ — a love that led them to the defense of others.
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Faith Leaders Warn Lawmakers of Worsening Religious Persecution for Catholics and Other Christians in China, Criticize Vatican Agreement
At a hearing this week on Capitol Hill, one pastor said: ‘There is a real price to pay for being a true Christian in China.’
New Report: More Than 50% of People Live in a Country With Serious Religious Persecution
Some of the offenders include Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea.
‘Religious Cleansing’ Threatens Armenian Christians’ Existence, Human-Rights Leaders Warn
The ongoing war between Azerbaijan and Armenia threatens the existence of Christian communities in the near east, former ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom Sam Brownback and other Christian leaders said this week.
Religious-Freedom Advocate Nina Shea: ‘Ora et Labora’ Needed to Address Persecution Worldwide
The 2023 Benedict Leadership Award was presented to the director of the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute last month at Belmont Abbey College.
Bishop-Elect of Rumbek Pledges to Foster Unity, Receives Heroic Reception
Returning after recovering frm a gunshot wound, Father Carlassare told the faithful, “You are my strength; you have been my strength and am back here because of you.”
Researcher: Iran Is Squeezing Christians and Other Minorities Out of the Middle East
Since the country’s 1979 revolution, Islamic leaders in Iran have described adherents to minority religions such as Christianity and Judaism as ‘pollution.’
Mother Teresa’s Sisters Don’t Have to Proselytize — They Have the Love of God to Share
The accusations that the Missionaries of Charity force conversions of Hindus to Christianity are not new and are not founded.
Pope Francis’ January 2022 Prayer Intention is for Victims of Religious Persecution
Overall, an estimated 340 million Christians worldwide face persecution, according to Open Doors’ 2021 report, an increase of 30 million from the previous year.
Hindu Nationalists Hit Indian Christians With Anti-Conversion ‘Christmas Whammy’
On Dec. 21 the Hindu nationalist government of the Indian state of Karnataka introduced harsh legislation intended to prevent conversions from Hinduism to other faiths.
