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Today the Church honors 3 groups of martyrs as Christians worldwide continue to face persecution
On Jan. 12, we honor the feast days of several martyrs and groups of martyrs at a time when there... Read more
New online database tracks attacks against Christians in real time
The “Violent Incidents Database,” launched by Global Christian Relief on Jan. 5, tracks attacks on Christians and people of faith... Read more
Thousands of Christians in Nigeria rally to demand action after Christmas massacres
The protesters called for “urgent humanitarian relief material response by the state and federal government.” Read more
Chinese bishop who was removed from diocese by Communist regime is arrested
Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin was arrested on Jan. 2 and reportedly instructed to “take clothes for spring, summer, autumn, and... Read more
Vatican: 20 Catholic missionaries killed in 2023
Twenty Catholic missionaries were murdered in 2023, according to a new Dec. 30 report issued by the Vatican’s Fides News... Read more
Here’s where Christians continued to face persecution in 2023
Christians have been persecuted by adversarial groups since the time of the apostles, and in varied parts of the world... Read more
India’s Modi hosts Christian leaders for Christmas amid rising persecution
“Christmas is an occasion to remember Jesus Christ’s life’s message and values,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, addressing Christian leaders. Read more
Indian priest jailed under ‘anti-conversion’ laws is released
Father Babu Francis was detained by the police on Oct. 1 after he sought information on the arrest and detention... Read more
‘Red Week’: Buildings and monuments across the world lit red in honor of persecuted Christians
Buildings, monuments, and hundreds of churches across the world are being lit up in red throughout November in honor of... Read more
Archbishop to invite young North Koreans to next World Youth Day in Seoul
Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick shared this week that he plans to invite a youth delegation from North Korea to the... Read more
‘Anti-Christian hate crimes’ in Europe up 44% in past year, watchdog group says
The spike in anti-Christian incidents is “connected to a rise in extremist motivation and a higher acceptance of the targeting... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua cancels registration of 25 institutions including the Franciscans
The Minister of the Interior said the liquid and fixed assets of 17 of the organizations will now be turned... Read more
U.S. bishops mark 25th anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act
The bishops called the 1998 law a “landmark” piece of legislation meant to protect the “essential and inviolable” principle of... Read more
Congress members urge DOJ to reject deportation of German family who sought asylum in US
The Romeikes were granted deferred action status in 2013 after conflicts with the German government about home-schooling their children. Read more
India’s Christian rights network not hopeful after meeting with minorities commission
“While the positive is that there is some conversation, I do not set hopes very high,” said John Dayal, an... Read more
Catholic peace organization condemns sexual enslavement of Mozambican Christians
In an interview with ACI Africa, the director of the Denis Hurley Peace Institute confirmed reports of a leaked Islamic... Read more
American professor who founded school in Artsakh says Christians there are starving
Siobhan Nash-Marshall, founder of the Christians in Need Foundation, spoke to CNA about her work in the Nagorno-Karabakh region (Artsakh). Read more
Seminarian in Nigeria burned alive in botched kidnapping
Seminarian Na’aman Danlami died when Fulanis attacked St. Raphael Fadan Kamantan Parish on Thursday, Sept. 7, and set the rectory... Read more
Lawmaker accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide,’ seeks answers on Biden administration’s plan
Rep. Chris Smith in a hearing Sept. 6 accused the Azerbaijan government of committing genocide against Armenian Christians in disputed... Read more
Journalist documents power of forgiveness on anniversary of Christian persecution in India
Anto Akkara held a recent screening of his sixth film about the killings of Christians in Kandhamal, India, in 2008. Read more
