Persecuted Christians
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What history can teach us about why the 'genocide' label matters
A U.S. designation of genocide for ISIS’ actions would offer prompt and significant support to the religious minorities it has... Read more
A growing coalition agrees: Christians are genocide victims too
Legal experts, religious leaders, and now an independent government commission are asking the U.S. State Department to include Christians among... Read more
Even a missile strike couldn't stop Sunday Mass at this Syrian church
When a missile hit the roof of the church of Saint Francis Parish in Aleppo, Syria, the congregation didn’t flee. Read more
Those who've stayed – what now for Christians in Syria and Iraq?
War in Iraq and Syria have taken a heavy toll on the Chaldean Christians of the Middle East. Now Chaldean... Read more
No one can play dumb on what's happening in the Middle East, Pope says
While the international community can't seem to find solutions to the current crisis ravaging the Middle East, thanks to the... Read more
Resolution introduced in Congress to call Islamic State atrocities 'genocide'
Members of Congress introduced a resolution on Thursday to label the atrocities committed by the Islamic State against Christians and... Read more
Knights of Columbus sending one month of food to Erbil refugees
This month, the Knights of Columbus will provide food to some 13,500 families in Erbil who have been displaced by... Read more
Despite Iran deal proposal, American pastor remains imprisoned
Amid Congressional debate over President Barack Obama’s proposed Iran nuclear deal, family and friends of an imprisoned American are pleading... Read more
This Syriac bishop will be beatified on the 100th anniversary of his martyrdom
On Saturday Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing the martyrdom of Flavien-Michel Malké, a Syriac Catholic bishop who was killed... Read more
If you won't help our people stay, help them leave - Catholic bishops from the Middle East
Catholic archbishops from Iraq and Syria said Tuesday that while they hope to help their people stay in the Middle... Read more
Knights of Columbus unveil new campaign to aid Middle East Christians
As Christians continue to face unprecedented persecution – especially in the Middle East – the Knights of Columbus have announced... Read more
This Jewish man survived Nazi Germany. Now he's rescuing Christians from ISIS
George Weidenfeld was barely eighteen when Nazi forces occupied his homeland of Austria in 1938. He may not have lived... Read more
Franciscans asks prayers for kidnapped priest in Syria
The organizations of Franciscan missionaries serving in the Holy Land have requested prayers for the safe return of Father Dhiya... Read more
Pakistani police save Christian couple from 'anti-blasphemy' mob attack
Police last week saved a Christian couple from a mob in Pakistan that attempted to kill them for allegedly committing... Read more
Muslim leaders in Lebanon condemn persecution of Christians in the Middle East
The leaders of four branches of Islam in Lebanon gathered earlier this month to issue a joint statement in the... Read more
Another Christian youth is accused over blasphemy law in Pakistan
Tension and fear have gripped the Christian community in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, after a Muslim mob attacked the... Read more
Syrian Catholic archdiocese asks prayers for kidnapped priest
The Syrian Catholic Archdiocese of Homs confirmed on Friday that a priest in the diocese has been kidnapped, and has... Read more
Despite support from their president, Egypt's Christians are attacked by their neighbors
Egypt’s Christians continue to face worrisome persecution, despite the words and actions of its president to show goodwill to the... Read more
Beware of 'white-gloved' terrorism, Pope tells Middle East nuns
One day after canonizing the first two Palestinian saints since the early days of Christianity, Pope Francis met with a... Read more
Armenian genocide beckons for a new start in Turkey, historian says
On the day marking 100 years since the systematic killing of over a million Armenians at the hands of Ottoman... Read more
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