Christian persecution
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As World Youth Day kicks off, ACN champions cause of persecuted Christians worldwide
The aim is to encourage pilgrims and participants to actively support the suffering Church in their own countries. Read more
Congressman renews request to visit bishop imprisoned by Nicaraguan dictatorship
Rep. Chris Smith said he remains very concerned about the safety and well-being of Bishop Rolando José Álvarez after writing... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more
Nigerian bishop describes persecution and killings of Catholics: ‘It has become a daily occurrence’
“If we keep quiet a generation will be wiped out, the population will be wiped out,” Makurdi Bishop Wilfred Anagbe... Read more
Christians arrested in Libya on charges of preaching and apostasy from Islam
Last week Libya’s Internal Security Agency launched a campaign to arrest Libyan citizens and foreigners accused of apostasy from Islam... 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
Republican and Democrat leaders urge Biden to add Nigeria to list of countries violating religious freedom
Rep. Chris Smith and a bipartisan group of leaders in Congress introduced a resolution Tuesday urging the State Department to... Read more
Religious Freedom Institute honors Tom Farr, champion of those persecuted for their faith
The Religious Freedom Institute announced the retirement as president of Tom Farr and the appointment of his successor Eric Patterson... Read more
Pope Francis prays for priest killed in Nigeria, asks for prayers for persecuted Christians
At the end of his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis asked for people to join him in praying for persecuted Christians... 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
Africa’s leaders gather in DC as religious persecution in Nigeria is still being ignored
As Biden welcomes African leaders this week, religious freedom advocates are calling for the U.S. to recognize the persecution of... Read more
Nigerian bishop addresses the evils of Islamist extremism at interfaith summit
Addressing the G20 Religion Forum in Bali, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah testified to the violence committed against both Christians and... Read more
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In effort to help the persecuted, Hungary offers scholarships for young Christians from around the world
A Hungarian official has welcomed Christian scholarship students from around the world to Budapest and stressed the importance of helping... Read more
Pope Francis honors nun killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique
Sister Maria de Coppi was shot and killed last week as terrorists ransacked and burned the Catholic mission where she... Read more
Journalist who reported on massacre of Nigerian Christians to stand trial for “cyberstalking”
Luka Binniyat, a Catholic human rights reporter, is facing prison after writing an article in which the Nigerian government was... Read more
Arrests made in Nigeria Pentecost massacre
One of those arrested in the killing of 40 people is a high-ranking member of Islamic State, authorities said. Read more
Nigerian archbishop cries at gravesite of slain priest as Catholics protest violence
“People are tired of the killing," a priest from the Archdiocese of Kaduna told CNA. Read more
Eyewitness details brutal 'blasphemy murder' of Nigerian Christian student
A close friend who was with Deborah Emmanuel when she died describes her final hours. Read more
Two churches in Nigeria attacked during Sunday worship
The attack comes two weeks after 40 Christians were killed in an attack on a Catholic church on Pentecost Sunday. Read more
Trial begins in France over murder of Fr Jacques Hamel
A trial began in Paris on Monday for four people charged with conspiring in the murder of Father Jacques Hamel,... Read more
