Persecuted Christians
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Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians to be observed this Sunday
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced Sunday, Nov. 26 as a Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. Read more
Hope after the Horror: Reflections on a massacre of Baghdadi Christians
This Halloween marks the seventh anniversary of when my parents' church in Baghdad was held hostage by the Islamic State... Read more
Was the last 'witch' of Boston actually a Catholic martyr?
The last person hanged for witchcraft in Boston could be considered a Catholic martyr. Read more
Greek Orthodox patriarch: Christians are not strangers in Middle East
Middle Eastern patriarchs reaffirmed the deep history of Christianity in the Middle East and called for its perseverance into the... Read more
Christians in Middle East feel 'abandoned, betrayed' by the West
As interreligious tensions and a migration crisis continue in the Middle East, key Church leaders in the region have said... Read more
Iraqi women visit historic monastery after its recapture from Islamic State
Last week 300 women visited a historic monastery near Mosul after its liberation from the Islamic State – a decision... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Iraqi Christians are called to be 'artisans' of reconciliation
During a conference on rebuilding Christian villages on the Plains of Nineveh, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more
Global research project looks at Christian response to persecution
Which Christians face the most persecution around the globe, and how do they respond to it? Read more
Here's what Benedict XVI's former students will discuss next month
The persecution and martyrdom of Christians will be the topic of discussion at an annual gathering of Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more
An Indian woman became a nun...because of elephants?
Nine years ago, Christians in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, India suffered the worst attacks against Christians in modern times... Read more
Judge halts deportations of Chaldean Christians to Iraq
A district court judge on Thursday halted the deportation of more than 100 Iraqis, including many Chaldean Christians, who were... Read more
Iraqi Christians endure despite persecution, Chaldean bishop says
Iraq’s Christians have suffered persecution for centuries, yet their faith has survived and the community will remain, provided their material... Read more
Why this bill could be crucial for Iraq's beleaguered Christians
After a myriad of reports of United States humanitarian aid not reaching Christian genocide survivors in Iraq, their advocates in... Read more
Dozens of Egyptian Christians killed in bus attack (Updated)
An attack on a bus carrying Christian pilgrims in Egypt on Friday killed at least 28 people, including children, and... Read more
'We cannot rest' while Christians are being persecuted, advocates say
Christians around the world have been models of forgiveness amidst persecution, but Western Christians must support them, religious leaders insisted... Read more
Vice President Pence to persecuted Christians: 'We stand with you'
Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday pledged his prayers and support for persecuted Christians around the globe, as well as... Read more
Christians are the most widely targeted religious group in the world
When it comes to religious persecution, Christians are the most widely targeted community, said a new report released this week. Read more
Fears rise in Egypt after ISIS attack near ancient monastery
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint near an historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Egypt, killing one and wounding four. Read more
Egypt's Christians to hold restrained Easter services in light of attacks
After two bomb attacks on worshippers at Coptic Orthodox churches on Sunday, the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of Minya has announced... Read more
Global bishops unite in prayer following Egypt church bombings
Following the murder of Christians in Egypt through two bombings during Palm Sunday liturgies, bishops around the world joined Pope... Read more
