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Syrian children.

Charity group appeals to fund milk for Syrian children

Mar 16, 2017

The Spain-based branch of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has issued an urgent appeal for... Read more

A church damaged in Ecuador's April 2016 earthquake.

Ecuadorians struck by earthquake plead: 'Don't forget us'

Mar 15, 2017

Almost one year has passed since a devastating earthquake struck Ecuador on April 16, 2016: more than 660 died and... Read more

ISIS may be gone, but Mosul still faces a long winter ahead

Dec 14, 2016

Christians, Muslims and other victims of ISIS feel relief over the terrorist group being pushed back from the Nineveh Plain... Read more

Islamist extremism is a major religious freedom threat. But not the only one.

Nov 15, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Religious freedom is under threat worldwide from phenomena like Islamic “hyper-extremism,” but there are also other dangers, a new report... Read more

Protestors take refuge and pray for peace in one of two tent-chapels on Maidan Square in Kiev.

As Ukraine conflict continues, Christians seek unity and peace

Sep 3, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

To overcome conflicts, to fight hatred with goodness, to make Ukraine a free and European country: these are the tasks... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a pilgrim during the General Audience at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Jan. 13, 2016.

Pope Francis sends vestments, financial aid to Iraqi Christians

Mar 31, 2016

By Elise Harris

As a sign of affection and closeness, Pope Francis has decided to send vestments used in the liturgy and a... Read more

The remains of St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox parish in Homs, Syria.

'The unthinkable is real,' author warns about persecutions of Middle East Christians

Jun 27, 2015

Growing unrest in the Middle East is causing great concern for the Christian community around the world, and author George... Read more

Interior of a damaged church building in Aleppo, April 2015.

A modern-day St Francis? Archbishop works to rebuild Syrian Church amid destruction

May 15, 2015

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

A four-year civil war in Syria has left a mounting death toll and displaced millions of persons, but one bishop... Read more

A young boy stands in front of a simple mud hut in a village in the Diocese of Chinhoyi, in Zimbabwe.

In Zimbabwe, poverty is the Church's biggest enemy

Dec 30, 2014

Father Felix Tachiona Mukaro is disappointed in his country’s politicians, as many Zimbabweans are, saying they are more concerned with... Read more

Christian families displaced by the violence in India's Odisha state in 2008.

Six years later, Christians in India await justice for Kandhamal massacre

Nov 18, 2014

Last August marked the six year anniversary of the brutal 2008 Kandhamal, Odisha massacre in India, but for Fr. Thomas... Read more

(L-R) Orthodox Archbishop Alexios, Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal, and Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco view the Orthodox cemetery Nov. 4, 2014, that was hit by Israeli rockets.

How can you support Christians in the Holy Land? Go there.

Nov 16, 2014

If you’re looking for a way to support Christians in the Holy Land, consider making a pilgrimage, advises an Italian... Read more

A Greek Catholic chapel set up in Kyiv's Maidan Square during protests in February, 2014.

Russian expansion endangers Catholics in Ukraine, nuncio warns

Sep 29, 2014

The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine has urged efforts to support Catholics in the nation, warning that Russia’s expansion into the... Read more

A family of Christian refugees in Iraq who are taking shelter at the Syriac Catholic Mrtshmony Shrine in Erbil.

Faith of Iraqi Christians called unbreakable, despite persecution

Aug 22, 2014

Iraqi Christians' faith is not diminished, even as they face exile from their homes and profound suffering, an official with... Read more

Persons displaced by the Islamic State who have sought refuge in Ankawa, Erbil, Iraq.

Aid to the Church in Need pledges $1m to aid Iraqi Christians

Aug 14, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

The U.S. branch of the Catholic pastoral charity Aid to the Church in Need has pledged $1 million to help... Read more

Logo for Pope Francis' apostolic voyage to South Korea, Aug. 14-18, 2014.

Korea joyfully awaits Pope's arrival, charity's local branch head says

Aug 13, 2014

South Koreans are full of joyful anticipation at the impending arrival of Pope Francis, according to the director of the... Read more

Iraqi Christians before the cross.

Catholic charity to hold day of prayer for peace in Iraq

Jul 31, 2014

Aid to the Church in Need has scheduled Aug. 6 as day of prayer for Iraq, portions of which are... Read more

Religious sisters pray during Mass, June 19, 2014.

Women religious attacked in Bangladesh

Jul 15, 2014

Last week dozens of armed men broke into a convent in northern Bangladesh, beating a group of nuns at a... Read more

Chaldean Archbishops of Erbil and Kirkuk, Bashar Warda and Yousif Mirkis.

Christians disappearing from Iraq, bishops lament

Jul 14, 2014

Two Iraqi archbishops are seeking “faith and hope” in Iraq, while bewailing the continuing exodus of Christians from the country... Read more

Bishop Edward Kussala of Tombura-Yambio.

Ibrahim case reflects deeper problems in Sudan, says bishop

Jul 14, 2014

The “disgraceful case” of Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim is only one of many examples of discrimination and harassment faced by... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington speaks during Pledge of Solidarity and Call to Action event, May 7, 2014. Photo courtesy of the office of Rep. Frank Wolf.

Bipartisan effort to support persecuted Christians launched

May 13, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Over 200 Christian representatives from a variety of denominations have united in support of a bipartisan congressional initiative to support... Read more