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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
Priest visits church destroyed by ISIS: This is from the devil
The desolation of a burned Iraqi church left Argentine-born missionary Father Luis Montes with the firm conviction that Satan is... Read more
Good Friday Collection to benefit Holy Land Christians
As Christians in the Middle East continue to suffer innumerable hardships this Lenten season, the Vatican has announced that this... Read more
A year after genocide declaration, Knights donate nearly $2 million
Last year, in a nearly unprecedented event, the United States declared that Christians, Yezidis, Shi’a Muslims, and other religious and... Read more
Critics of church demolitions in Sudan pressured to keep silent
Christians who are criticizing government action against churches are facing pressure from Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services. Read more
Egypt's Christians are being driven out – will the world notice?
A spike in attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt, spurred by a video threat from ISIS, has drawn the prayers... Read more
Pope Francis' latest prayer video spotlights Christian persecution
In his prayer video for March, Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians, asking for the prayers and aid of the... Read more
Head Knight of Columbus honored for aiding persecuted Christians
Praising his “resolute defense of persecuted Christians,” an institute at Belmont Abbey College has awarded its Benedict Leadership Award to... Read more
Syrian priest: After liberation of Aleppo, living conditions still dire
Nearly three months after the Syrian Army liberated the city of Aleppo from ISIS control, the local population is facing... Read more
Iraqi Christians erect large cross in area liberated from ISIS
After years of darkness, hope has returned to Telekuf-Tesqopa. Located just 17 miles from Mosul, the village is rebuilding after... Read more
This couple gave to persecuted Christians, and Pope Francis responded
Josefa Rodríguez and Amaro Pesquero were not expecting to receive a letter from Pope Francis. Read more
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