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Islamist threat against Spanish cathedrals provokes calls for more security
The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience is calling on Spain’s Ministry of the Interior to strengthen security at the... Read more
Bishops call for unity after deadly attacks in Germany and Austria
In Villach, Austria, a 14-year-old Austrian boy was killed Saturday, Feb. 15, by a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker in what... Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria murdered by ‘unidentified assailants’
After the death of Nigerian priest Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo the day after Christmas, the diocese appealed for prayers “for... Read more
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Catholic church in Istanbul
Two suspects described as members of the Islamic State group have been arrested following the shooting at Santa Maria Church... Read more
Almost all Christians have fled southern Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah bombing
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia militant group in Lebanon, began attacking Israel at the Israeli-Lebanese border following the beginning of the... Read more
At least three killed in explosion during Mass on Philippine campus
Authorities are investigating whether Islamic insurgents were responsible for the blast. Read more
Missionary priest: ‘Immense’ pastoral work needed amid anti-Christian violence in Burkina Faso
Father Pierre Rouamba told Aid to the Church in Need that his group has been working at “systematically opening doors... Read more
5-year-old beheaded, 33 killed in Nigeria; Christian foundation calls for action
A 5-year-old boy was reportedly beheaded when Islamists attacked a village in southern Kaduna State, leaving dozens of people dead. Read more
‘My parishioners shot dead in cold blood’: Priests, lay faithful describe attacks in Nigeria
Aid to the Church in Need has released firsthand testimonies of Catholic faithful who have survived torture, kidnappings, and massacres. Read more
Islamic State bombs church service in Congo
At least 10 people were killed and more than three dozen injured in the terrorist attack on a church in... Read more
Dozens still in captivity after Christmas Day attack in Nigeria, Catholic priest says
On Christmas Day 2022, militant Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked Angwan Aku village, reportedly killing one person and abducting... Read more
Nigerian musician files lawsuit with Supreme Court challenging blasphemy conviction
ADF International says the appeal has the potential to overturn Northern Nigeria’s blasphemy laws. Read more
Pope Francis meets Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege ahead of Congo trip
Pope Francis met Friday with Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a Congolese physician known for his work treating victims... Read more
‘Rising Islamist extremism’ spreading across globe, says report
Aid to the Church in Need found that as a result of increased jihadist activity, persecution of Christians along the... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Islamic terrorist attack in Somalia
Somalia’s president said that at least 100 people were killed in the terrorist attack. Read more
Six years after grisly murder, France remembers Father Jacques Hamel
Hamel was killed at the church on July 26, 2016, by supporters of the Islamic State group as he finished... Read more
Sainthood cause opened for Filipino priest killed by Islamists in 2000
Fr. Rhoel Gallardo died after being held for 43 days by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group. Read more
Christians in Nigeria are essentially 'target practice' – here's one bishop's response
For Bishop Matthew Kukah, persecution is not just the history of the Church. It’s a reality that he lives every... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn warns of 'Islamic conquest' of Europe
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has warned that Europe risks forfeiting its “Christian inheritance” and that an “Islamic conquest” could be in... Read more
Bangladesh attack an offense against God, humanity, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis has again voiced his sorrow for another “barbarous” terrorist attack, offering his prayers for the families and victims... Read more
