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Pakistan tightens its already far-reaching blasphemy laws
Insulting the Prophet Muhammad is already a capital offense in Pakistan. Under the newest legal changes, those convicted will now... Read more
‘Rising Islamist extremism’ spreading across globe, says report
Aid to the Church in Need found that as a result of increased jihadist activity, persecution of Christians along the... Read more
More than 840,000 responded to the pope’s call to pray the rosary for peace
At his Angelus prayer last Sunday, Pope Francis lent his support to the effort and encouraged parents to join their... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for the release of kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon
Five Catholic priests, a religious sister, and three lay people were kidnapped in an attack on a Catholic church in... Read more
Pope Francis honors nun killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique
Sister Maria de Coppi was shot and killed last week as terrorists ransacked and burned the Catholic mission where she... Read more
St. James the Apostle honored with procession in Cuban city bearing his name
The celebration also commemorated the 507th anniversary of the founding of Santiago (St. James) de Cuba. Read more
Priest says worst poverty in Cuba is ‘lack of freedom’
In a recent interview with Aid to the Church in Need, Father Bladimir Navarro of Spain discussed the dire situation... Read more
Catholic charity urges world leaders to condemn Nigeria church massacre
At least 50 people were reportedly killed in the ‘Pentecost massacre’ on June 5. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholic charity to fund restoration of looted seminary
‘They took everything they could,’ said seminary rector Father Ruslan Mikhalkiv. Read more
Catholic charity sees ‘signs of hope’ for Iraq’s beleaguered Christians
‘Pope Francis’ visit, I think, really has given them hope,’ said Aid to the Church in Need’s Regina Lynch. Read more
Catholic charity commits $1 million to aid Ukraine’s 6,229 religious
Aid to the Church in Need committed one million euros (equal to $1.1 million USD) to support the work of... Read more
Major archbishop: Church offers hope amid ‘very dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine crisis
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk was speaking at an Aid to the Church in Need online event. Read more
Catholic charity calls for day of prayer for Myanmar on coup anniversary
Armed forces seized power on Feb. 1, 2021. Read more
Christians still face persecution but there are signs of hope, Catholic charity says
Christians continue to face persecution across the globe but there are many signs of hope, according to the Catholic charity... Read more
Report finds rising anti-Christian violence in India
Christians were the targets of 305 violent incidents in nine months. Read more
Why did Facebook 'kill' charity's petition drive against the forced marriage of Christian women and girls?
The Aid to the Church in Need UK says it's been de-platformed from Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram without being given... Read more
Here’s what a young Syrian refugee is hoping for this Christmas
‘I have become a refugee, just like the Child Jesus,’ says Majed. Read more
'Come to our rescue': Nigerian priest to international community after month of captivity
A Nigerian priest who spent more than a month in captivity following his abduction earlier this year has called on... Read more
From Syria to Slovakia, buildings are lit up in support of persecuted Christians
The event was organized the charity Aid to the Church in Need. Read more
Report declares treatment of Christian minority women and girls a ‘human rights catastrophe’
The study says that in some cases forced conversions could amount to ‘genocide.’ Read more
