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Catholic mother Asia Bibi moved from prison to Islamabad amid death threats
Pakistani Catholic Asia Bibi was released from prison and moved to Islamabad late Wednesday as her family seeks asylum due... Read more
Religious structures next step in Iraqi building process
Since 2014 international charity organization Aid to the Church in Need has spent some 40 million euros [$46.6 million] funding... Read more
Former Boko Haram captive shares harrowing tale of faith, forgiveness
Rebecca Bitrus, who was a prisoner with Boko Haram for two years, is a stark reminder that behind all the... Read more
Colosseum to be lit red for persecuted Christians
The Roman Colosseum will be illuminated by red lights later this month to draw attention to the persecution of Christians... Read more
In Nigeria, brutal attacks and a story of survival
It is common in Nigeria that nomadic herdsmen clash with farmers over the use of land. However, in the past... Read more
On Iraq’s Nineveh Plains, a ten-year-old girl dares to dream again
Ten-year old Helda Khalid Jacob Hindi, a fifth-grader, is not at a loss for words. She is passionate about her... Read more
Christianity can survive in Iraq but not without your help
“Iraq needs aid now, or it will be without Christians,” said Fr. Luis Montes, a missionary priest has been serving... Read more
A modern horror: global persecution of Christians at historic peak, report says
Anti-Christian persecution is “worse than at any time in history” and in many cases genocide and other crimes against humanity... Read more
Catholic schools are a pillar of Church in Sudan
Dust and mud brick houses everywhere – as far as the eye can see. The houses are indistinguishable in color... Read more
This priest and three companions were killed for the faith in Iraq
When Fr. Ragheed Aziz Ganni was confronted by armed men after celebrating the Eucharist at his Chaldean Catholic parish in... Read more
Blessing of cross begins rebuilding of Iraqi towns destroyed by Islamic State
With the blessing of the cross raised up in the city of Bakhdida May 2, the reconstruction of the towns... Read more
Charity group appeals to fund milk for Syrian children
The Spain-based branch of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has issued an urgent appeal for... Read more
Ecuadorians struck by earthquake plead: 'Don't forget us'
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
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.
Religious freedom is under threat worldwide from phenomena like Islamic “hyper-extremism,” but there are also other dangers, a new report... Read more
As Ukraine conflict continues, Christians seek unity and peace
To overcome conflicts, to fight hatred with goodness, to make Ukraine a free and European country: these are the tasks... Read more
Pope Francis sends vestments, financial aid to Iraqi Christians
As a sign of affection and closeness, Pope Francis has decided to send vestments used in the liturgy and a... Read more
'The unthinkable is real,' author warns about persecutions of Middle East Christians
Growing unrest in the Middle East is causing great concern for the Christian community around the world, and author George... Read more
A modern-day St Francis? Archbishop works to rebuild Syrian Church amid destruction
A four-year civil war in Syria has left a mounting death toll and displaced millions of persons, but one bishop... Read more
In Zimbabwe, poverty is the Church's biggest enemy
Father Felix Tachiona Mukaro is disappointed in his country’s politicians, as many Zimbabweans are, saying they are more concerned with... Read more
