Pakistan Sentences 4 Men to Death for Alleged Blasphemy on the Internet
Figures from CSJ show that last year 343 people were charged with blasphemy, including 19 Christians, five of whom were women.
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Pope Francis’ Letter to Nicaraguan Catholics is ‘Balm for our Spirit,’ Exiles Say
Catholics exiled from Nicaragua are expressing their gratitude for the recent letter of encouragement Pope Francis sent to the persecuted Church in the Central American country.
Silent Sacrifices: Violence Against Religious Personnel in Nigeria Must Stop
The violence against religious personnel is not merely an attack on individuals but an affront to the very principles of compassion and community that they embody.
At Least 9 Priests Abducted by Nicaraguan Dictatorship in Last 2 Weeks
The researcher also suggested that the arrests could be “revenge” against Bishop Álvarez, “who, despite having remained silent since leaving prison, is considered by the dictatorship to be its main enemy.”
Human-Rights Advocates Shine Light on Aims of Nicaragua Regime
Exiled activist Felix Maradiaga tells U.S. hearing that the regime ‘resents’ the Catholic Church’s support for the faithful.
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.
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.
