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Christian persecution extends beyond genocide, Pope says
In a wide-ranging question and answer session on Saturday, Pope Francis said it is “reductionism” to describe the violence against... Read more
Men on trial for alleged mock crucifixion of teen at work
A teenager and practicing Catholic in the United Kingdom was reportedly tied to a cross and hung from a wall... Read more
Intervene in Christian genocide: 400,000 bring plea to UN
Advocates delivered hundreds of thousands of signatures to the United Nations on Friday, calling on the body to declare that... Read more
Stories of ISIS victims are emerging, and they're unbelievably brutal
The stories were graphic, brutal and raw. Read more
Pope: Easter message brings hope to victims of terrorism, persecution
In his Urbi et Orbi message for Easter, Pope Francis encouraged victims of terrorism and Christian persecution to find hope... Read more
For Pope Francis, unity of martyrdom is stronger than Christian divisions
Despite the numerous divisions among Christians today, the followers of Christ are powerfully united in the witness of martyrdom across... Read more
Ankawa bomb attack strikes unease in refugees with nowhere else to go
A car bomb explosion in front of the American consulate in what is considered the safest city in Iraq has... Read more
Is there a light in the dark for Turkey's invisible Christians?
Despite Turkey's claim of religious freedom, Christians there have faced ongoing hostility, including government oppression and murder – but a... Read more
Priest returning to Iraq: ISIS threatens the whole world
An Iraqi priest who has chosen to return to his city, which lies just six miles from ISIS-controlled territory, said... Read more
Archbishop: Be vigilant against US religious freedom threats
Amidst increasing violent religious persecution in the Middle East and Africa, it is vital for Christians in the U.S. to... Read more
Priest from Nineveh: 'Christianity is finished in Iraq'
A priest hailing from what used to be Iraq’s largest Christian city has lamented the exodus of over 100,000 Christians... Read more
Religious freedom nominee's record prompts worry
The announcement that Rabbi David Saperstein is being tapped as the next U.S. ambassador for global religious freedom has drawn... Read more
