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Catholic schools are a pillar of Church in Sudan
Dust and mud brick houses everywhere – as far as the eye can see. The houses are indistinguishable in color... Read more
This priest and three companions were killed for the faith in Iraq
When Fr. Ragheed Aziz Ganni was confronted by armed men after celebrating the Eucharist at his Chaldean Catholic parish in... Read more
Blessing of cross begins rebuilding of Iraqi towns destroyed by Islamic State
With the blessing of the cross raised up in the city of Bakhdida May 2, the reconstruction of the towns... Read more
Charity group appeals to fund milk for Syrian children
The Spain-based branch of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has issued an urgent appeal for... Read more
Ecuadorians struck by earthquake plead: 'Don't forget us'
Almost one year has passed since a devastating earthquake struck Ecuador on April 16, 2016: more than 660 died and... Read more
ISIS may be gone, but Mosul still faces a long winter ahead
Christians, Muslims and other victims of ISIS feel relief over the terrorist group being pushed back from the Nineveh Plain... Read more
Islamist extremism is a major religious freedom threat. But not the only one.
Religious freedom is under threat worldwide from phenomena like Islamic “hyper-extremism,” but there are also other dangers, a new report... Read more
As Ukraine conflict continues, Christians seek unity and peace
To overcome conflicts, to fight hatred with goodness, to make Ukraine a free and European country: these are the tasks... Read more
Pope Francis sends vestments, financial aid to Iraqi Christians
As a sign of affection and closeness, Pope Francis has decided to send vestments used in the liturgy and a... Read more
'The unthinkable is real,' author warns about persecutions of Middle East Christians
Growing unrest in the Middle East is causing great concern for the Christian community around the world, and author George... Read more
A modern-day St Francis? Archbishop works to rebuild Syrian Church amid destruction
A four-year civil war in Syria has left a mounting death toll and displaced millions of persons, but one bishop... Read more
In Zimbabwe, poverty is the Church's biggest enemy
Father Felix Tachiona Mukaro is disappointed in his country’s politicians, as many Zimbabweans are, saying they are more concerned with... Read more
Six years later, Christians in India await justice for Kandhamal massacre
Last August marked the six year anniversary of the brutal 2008 Kandhamal, Odisha massacre in India, but for Fr. Thomas... Read more
How can you support Christians in the Holy Land? Go there.
If you’re looking for a way to support Christians in the Holy Land, consider making a pilgrimage, advises an Italian... Read more
Russian expansion endangers Catholics in Ukraine, nuncio warns
The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine has urged efforts to support Catholics in the nation, warning that Russia’s expansion into the... Read more
Faith of Iraqi Christians called unbreakable, despite persecution
Iraqi Christians' faith is not diminished, even as they face exile from their homes and profound suffering, an official with... Read more
Aid to the Church in Need pledges $1m to aid Iraqi Christians
The U.S. branch of the Catholic pastoral charity Aid to the Church in Need has pledged $1 million to help... Read more
Korea joyfully awaits Pope's arrival, charity's local branch head says
South Koreans are full of joyful anticipation at the impending arrival of Pope Francis, according to the director of the... Read more
Catholic charity to hold day of prayer for peace in Iraq
Aid to the Church in Need has scheduled Aug. 6 as day of prayer for Iraq, portions of which are... Read more
Women religious attacked in Bangladesh
Last week dozens of armed men broke into a convent in northern Bangladesh, beating a group of nuns at a... Read more
