Persecuted Christians
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Christians are the most widely targeted religious group in the world
When it comes to religious persecution, Christians are the most widely targeted community, said a new report released this week. Read more
Fears rise in Egypt after ISIS attack near ancient monastery
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint near an historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Egypt, killing one and wounding four. Read more
Egypt's Christians to hold restrained Easter services in light of attacks
After two bomb attacks on worshippers at Coptic Orthodox churches on Sunday, the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of Minya has announced... Read more
Global bishops unite in prayer following Egypt church bombings
Following the murder of Christians in Egypt through two bombings during Palm Sunday liturgies, bishops around the world joined Pope... Read more
Priest visits church destroyed by ISIS: This is from the devil
The desolation of a burned Iraqi church left Argentine-born missionary Father Luis Montes with the firm conviction that Satan is... Read more
Good Friday Collection to benefit Holy Land Christians
As Christians in the Middle East continue to suffer innumerable hardships this Lenten season, the Vatican has announced that this... Read more
A year after genocide declaration, Knights donate nearly $2 million
Last year, in a nearly unprecedented event, the United States declared that Christians, Yezidis, Shi’a Muslims, and other religious and... Read more
Critics of church demolitions in Sudan pressured to keep silent
Christians who are criticizing government action against churches are facing pressure from Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services. Read more
Egypt's Christians are being driven out – will the world notice?
A spike in attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt, spurred by a video threat from ISIS, has drawn the prayers... Read more
Pope Francis' latest prayer video spotlights Christian persecution
In his prayer video for March, Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians, asking for the prayers and aid of the... Read more
Head Knight of Columbus honored for aiding persecuted Christians
Praising his “resolute defense of persecuted Christians,” an institute at Belmont Abbey College has awarded its Benedict Leadership Award to... Read more
Syrian priest: After liberation of Aleppo, living conditions still dire
Nearly three months after the Syrian Army liberated the city of Aleppo from ISIS control, the local population is facing... Read more
Iraqi Christians erect large cross in area liberated from ISIS
After years of darkness, hope has returned to Telekuf-Tesqopa. Located just 17 miles from Mosul, the village is rebuilding after... Read more
This couple gave to persecuted Christians, and Pope Francis responded
Josefa Rodríguez and Amaro Pesquero were not expecting to receive a letter from Pope Francis. Read more
Christian groups divided over 'safe zones' for Syrian refugees
After President Donald Trump pushed for the creation of safe zones for refugees in the Middle East, advocates and humanitarian... Read more
Iraqis' experiences recall 'what it means to live as a Christian'
An Iraqi priest who was forced to flee his village when the Islamic State seized the area in 2014 said... Read more
For Pope Francis, martyrs are the strength of the Church
Pope Francis said Monday the strength of the Church does not reside primarily in grand gestures, but in the quiet... Read more
Persecution of Christians has risen for the fourth straight year
Global persecution of Christians has risen for the fourth year in a row and is on a “rapid rise” in... Read more
One Congressman's plea to the US: Don't abandon Iraq's Christians
Christian survivors of the ISIS genocide have serious humanitarian needs, but their faith remains strong, one congressman said after his... Read more
Salesians in India hold prayer vigil for release of Fr. Tom
Salesians in the Bangalore province of India held a prayer vigil Jan. 4 for the release of Salesian priest Fr.... Read more
