Persecuted Christians
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Displaced Christians in Kurdistan – 'Their tears have run dry'
Christians who were forced from their homes in northern Iraq by the Islamic State this summer are a people whose... Read more
Asia Bibi to Pope Francis: Pray for me, your daughter
A Catholic woman condemned to death in Pakistan for allegedly violating the country's blasphemy law has asked Pope Francis for... Read more
Martin Baani: the Iraqi seminarian who will not leave his people
Bombs are falling and the sound of the explosion is sending shock and fear into the hearts of the people.... Read more
'Don’t abandon us' – Church in Mosul 'no longer exists'
Reflecting on his recent trip to the Holy Land and to Iraqi Kurdistan, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City said... Read more
Crowdfunding campaign aims to raise $1 million for Iraqi Christians
A Catholic lay organization has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness and money to help persecuted Christians and other... Read more
200,000 activists tell Europe: stand up for persecuted Christians
More than 200,000 people have signed a petition asking European leaders to offer “real help” for persecuted Christians and other... Read more
A Middle East without Christians - cardinals consider sad prospect
Monday's consistory of cardinals focused on the plight of Christians in the Middle East, especially in light of the rise... Read more
Six miles from ISIS: A shockingly brave priest returns to Iraq
Father Ghazwan Yousif Baho had the option to stay in Italy when he recently accompanied an elderly Iraqi couple to... Read more
Iraq has done 'absolutely nothing' for displaced Christians
An Iraqi bishop whose community is hosting more than 70,000 Christians who fled violence in Mosul and its surroundings has... Read more
Iraqi couple finds courage in a Pope who suffers with them
An elderly couple who lost everything after fleeing their home due to ISIS violence met with Pope Francis on Sunday,... Read more
Hundreds gather as pastor's Iran imprisonment reaches two years
Hundreds of advocates gathered Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C., to pray for the release of American pastor Saeed Abedini, who... Read more
'You are not alone': Social media campaign supports persecuted Christians
Thousands of believers have come together to offer support for persecuted Christians in the Middle East, inspired by the words... Read more
Defense of all persecuted believers highlighted at DC summit
Support of religious freedom for all those being persecuted was reiterated at a conference in the nation’s capital following outcry... Read more
Iraqis will be seen like early Christian martyrs, priest predicts
An Argentinian priest caring for the Catholic community in Baghdad says the faith of persecuted Iraqi Christians is moving and... Read more
Former imam: God saved me from torture after Christian conversion
A former Muslim imam who converted to Christianity believes that God protected him from death threats and torture at the... Read more
Sen. Cruz's tense Middle East remarks prompt calls for Christian unity
Amid controversial remarks by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), Christian leaders at a historic ecumenical conference voiced the need for unity... Read more
Despite violence, rumors of Nigeria split called a false alarm
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama spoke out in the wake of more violent attacks in Nigeria, noting that although fears are high,... Read more
Interfaith women's group begs UN to act in Middle East
An inter-religious women’s group in Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations to offer support and protection for those suffering... Read more
Pope Francis to Iraqi priest: I'll never leave or forget you
After sending a letter to Pope Francis on the plight Iraqi refugees fleeing ISIS violence, Fr. Behnam Benoka received a... Read more
Greek Catholics face hostility amid unrest in Ukraine
A bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church called for peace amid escalating conflict with pro-Russian separatists, stating that the... Read more
