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True martyrs die in prayer – not with clenched fists, papal preacher says
In his homily for the celebration of the Passion of Our Lord on Good Friday, papal preacher Father Raniero Cantalamessa... Read more
Hindu priest breaks into tears after elderly nun raped in India
After the “heinous” rape of an elderly nun in the Indian state of West Bengal over the weekend, protestors have... Read more
For Middle East Christians, UN indifference is deadly
Inaction on the part of the United Nations and international community toward the brutality of ISIS has drawn criticism from... Read more
A global problem: Anti-Christian harassment around the world
Christian groups lead the world in a sobering statistic: they suffer harassment in more countries than any other religious group. Read more
A Middle East without Christians: advocates call for action before it's too late
Middle Eastern Christian communities face extinction, and the results for the stability and peace of the region would be devastating,... Read more
For Coptic Christians, threat of martyrdom is part of daily life
The brutal murder of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya at the hands of ISIS last week is shining a light... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: ISIS threatens whole civilization – no one can be silent
With ISIS threatening all of human civilization, no one of any background or religion can remain silent, said Cardinal Timothy... Read more
Why this bishop is staying in Libya after the ISIS massacre
“I should stay! How can I leave the Christians alone?” Read more
Would you die for your ashes? Cardinal reflects on modern Christian martyrs
Catholics owe solidarity, prayer and a voice against injustice to their fellow Christians being martyred and persecuted around the world,... Read more
Meet the Christians in Syria who want to stay, despite the war
“Fortunately, the battles are over for now. There was fierce fighting in Al Nabek all through Advent. No one was... Read more
Enough talk about talking – Iraqi priest calls for action on ISIS
An Iraqi priest currently living in Rome said that those living the nightmare of ISIS are tired of hearing talk... Read more
For these Christians in India, peaceful protests led to jail time
Police in the Indian capital of New Delhi arrested numerous Christians on Thursday who were participating in peaceful protests requesting... Read more
Leading Iraqi Christian calls on Muslims to confront 'culture of hatred'
The Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon has encouraged Iraqi Muslims to confront violent extremists, stressing the need to return to peaceful... Read more
Iraqi Christians say there's no going home after rise of Islamic State
Christians lived in Iraq for nearly two thousand years, but the violent rise of the Islamic State has convinced many... Read more
A Christmas with tears – Pope Francis' words to Middle East
In a Christmas message to Christians of the Middle East, Pope Francis grieved the violence that has ravaged and displaced... Read more
Concern mounts in India over persecution of religious minorities
The rise in attacks by Hindu radicals against members of minority religions in India, primarily Christians and Muslims, is drawing... Read more
Pope pleads with Middle East churches to address crisis together
Pope Francis addressed the increasing challenges caused by violence in the Middle East with members of the Syriac Catholic Church,... Read more
'Every five minutes, a Christian dies in the Middle East'
Fr. Gabriel Nadaf is a priest of the Greek Orthodox Church. He lives in Nazareth and faces death threats for... Read more
LA billboard aims for bold statement on persecuted Christians
A new billboard campaign in Los Angeles leading up to Christmas is hoping to raise awareness of persecuted Christians both... Read more
Law group: Iran nuclear deal should include Christian pastor's freedom
Advocates pushing for the U.S. State Department to demand the release of Christen pastor Saeed Abedini – a U.S. citizen... Read more
