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Pope Francis asks Mary 'Mother of Hope' to intercede for Nigeria's persecuted Christians
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Mother of Hope,” for Nigeria’s persecuted Christians and... Read more
'Beyond reprehensible': Christian aid workers executed in Nigeria
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom released a statement on Tuesday condemning the execution of five aid workers... Read more
Churches burned, people beheaded in Mozambique’s escalating extremist violence
A Catholic bishop has deplored the world’s indifference to escalating extremist violence in northern Mozambique, where multiple churches have been... Read more
Pope Francis to Catholics: Do not fear persecution, violence
Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged Christians to fear sin, not the hostility, violence, or persecution they may face when sharing... Read more
Nigerian priest: ‘I want the world to know of the suffering of our people’
“The underlying point of all these attacks is to drive away any Western ideology, Western form of living, and institute... Read more
Nigerian priest abducted by gunmen after Sunday Mass
Another Catholic priest in Nigeria has been kidnapped by gunmen, according to local media reports. Read more
Nigerian priest abducted in new attack
Fr. Nicholas Oboh of the Diocese of Uromi has been abducted by gunmen in the state of Edo in the... Read more
Pope Francis and UN Secretary General record video urging religious freedom, climate protection
Pope Francis and the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres recorded a video message together at the Vatican Friday in... Read more
Pope Francis urges dialogue in face of ongoing jihadist violence in Burkina Faso
Pope Francis urged interreligious dialogue in Burkina Faso Wednesday as ongoing violence by jihadist groups has killed more than 750... Read more
Meet the Jesuit who survived the KGB
When Pope Francis visited a former KGB building in Vilnius, Lithuania Sept. 23, Archbishop Sigitas Tamkevicius was the only bishop... Read more
Japanese museum finds rare scroll from country's early Christians
A Christian scroll found in a Japanese museum is believed to be from the earliest days of Christianity in the... Read more
Venice illuminated in red for Asia Bibi, persecuted Christians
To express solidarity with persecuted Christians, including Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman recently acquitted of blasphemy, the city of Venice... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Indonesian attacks
After multiple bombings at churches in Indonesia left 11 dead dozens more injured, Pope Francis prayed for the repose of... Read more
Saint Paul film highlights Christian hope in the face of persecution
Actors and filmmakers at the red carpet premiere of “Paul Apostle of Christ” said the film’s portrayal of Christian persecution... Read more
The story of an underground Catholic priest in China
Fr. Joseph of Jesus is a Chinese priest, faithful to the Catholic Church. Life is not easy for Catholics in... Read more
Chinese bishop forcibly removed from diocese still missing
On Monday the Vatican issued a statement on the situation of the Chinese Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, who... Read more
North Korean defector: Despite horrific persecution, Christianity is growing
Although the North Korean government is doing everything it can to suppress Christianity, the faith continues to spread, said a... Read more
Pope Francis comforts sister of Fr. Jacques Hamel, killed in France
Pope Francis on Saturday comforted the sister of Father Jacques Hamel, an 85-year-old priest who was killed by ISIS sympathizers... Read more
Who conquers the devil's hatred? God's new martyrs, Pope says
The devil’s hatred for Christ and for our redemption is the root cause of all persecution since the beginnings of... Read more
Pope Francis meets Martin Scorsese, director of 'Silence,' at Vatican
On Wednesday, Pope Francis added world famous director Martin Scorsese to the list of Hollywood stars he has welcomed for... Read more
