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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
Anglican pastor shot dead in Pakistan on way home from church
“This ambush undermines peace and religious harmony throughout the country,” Archbishop Benny Mario Travas said. Read more
Afghanistan the most dangerous place to be Christian, advocacy group says
Afghanistan has unseated North Korea for the dubious distinction of the most dangerous country in the world for Christians, according... Read more
Outspoken Nigerian bishop says he is 'fine', amid reports he was called in for questioning by state police
Following Nigerian media reports over the weekend that a Catholic bishop had been summoned for questioning by a state security... Read more
Christians still face persecution but there are signs of hope, Catholic charity says
Christians continue to face persecution across the globe but there are many signs of hope, according to the Catholic charity... Read more
Nigerian bishop: Christian persecution is “more intense now than ever”
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has challenged the United States Secretary of State to justify his decision to remove Nigeria from... Read more
How the Chinese Communist Party sees organized religion
The Chinese Communist Party is targeting organized religion as a threat – even seeking to “change” or “transform” it into... Read more
PODCAST: An Afghan Christian’s plea: “You are my last hope”
A young Christian, desperate to flee Afghanistan, exchanges frantic messages with two CNA employees, pleading for help as the Taliban... Read more
‘March for the Martyrs’ to raise awareness of Christian persecution
The second annual March for the Martyrs, an event to draw attention to global Christian persecution, will be held on... Read more
Cardinal Dolan emphasizes hope amid global religious persecution
There is reason for hope for global religious freedom, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York told an international gathering of... Read more
'I believe in the Resurrection': Nigerian bishop keeps hope amid rampant violence
As some warn that anti-Christian violence in Nigeria is reaching the level of genocide, the bishop of the Diocese of... Read more
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Asia Bibi wants to be a voice for persecuted Christians around the world
Asia Bibi, a Christian woman once sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy in Pakistan but eventually freed, now wants to... Read more
Religious freedom advocates warn that church closures are ‘wrong direction’ for Algeria
The closure of several Christian churches in Algeria, as well as court convictions of Christians for undermining Muslim beliefs, are... Read more
Christian advocates praise Biden for recognizing Armenian genocide
Christian advocates praised President Joe Biden for officially recognizing the Armenian genocide over the weekend. Read more
Report: North Korea, Nigeria among the worst countries for Christian persecution
For the twentieth year in a row, North Korea tops the list of countries where Christians face oppression, according to... Read more
Knights of Columbus praise US listing of Nigeria as 'Country of Particular Concern'
The Knights of Columbus has praised the United States for listing Nigeria as among the worst countries for religious freedom,... Read more
Watch groups: Christians in Turkey face suppression, exploitation
Christians in Turkey are being systematically suppressed or exploited for political gains, warns a new report from two human rights... Read more
