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Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Indonesian attacks
After multiple bombings at churches in Indonesia left 11 dead dozens more injured, Pope Francis prayed for the repose of... Read more
Saint Paul film highlights Christian hope in the face of persecution
Actors and filmmakers at the red carpet premiere of “Paul Apostle of Christ” said the film’s portrayal of Christian persecution... Read more
The story of an underground Catholic priest in China
Fr. Joseph of Jesus is a Chinese priest, faithful to the Catholic Church. Life is not easy for Catholics in... Read more
Chinese bishop forcibly removed from diocese still missing
On Monday the Vatican issued a statement on the situation of the Chinese Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, who... Read more
North Korean defector: Despite horrific persecution, Christianity is growing
Although the North Korean government is doing everything it can to suppress Christianity, the faith continues to spread, said a... Read more
Pope Francis comforts sister of Fr. Jacques Hamel, killed in France
Pope Francis on Saturday comforted the sister of Father Jacques Hamel, an 85-year-old priest who was killed by ISIS sympathizers... Read more
Who conquers the devil's hatred? God's new martyrs, Pope says
The devil’s hatred for Christ and for our redemption is the root cause of all persecution since the beginnings of... Read more
Pope Francis meets Martin Scorsese, director of 'Silence,' at Vatican
On Wednesday, Pope Francis added world famous director Martin Scorsese to the list of Hollywood stars he has welcomed for... Read more
'Remarkable' resilience of persecuted Christians focus of new film
Christian persecution around the world is the focus of the documentary short film Under Caesar’s Sword, and the people it... Read more
Christian persecution extends beyond genocide, Pope says
In a wide-ranging question and answer session on Saturday, Pope Francis said it is “reductionism” to describe the violence against... Read more
Men on trial for alleged mock crucifixion of teen at work
A teenager and practicing Catholic in the United Kingdom was reportedly tied to a cross and hung from a wall... Read more
Intervene in Christian genocide: 400,000 bring plea to UN
Advocates delivered hundreds of thousands of signatures to the United Nations on Friday, calling on the body to declare that... Read more
Stories of ISIS victims are emerging, and they're unbelievably brutal
The stories were graphic, brutal and raw. Read more
Pope: Easter message brings hope to victims of terrorism, persecution
In his Urbi et Orbi message for Easter, Pope Francis encouraged victims of terrorism and Christian persecution to find hope... Read more
For Pope Francis, unity of martyrdom is stronger than Christian divisions
Despite the numerous divisions among Christians today, the followers of Christ are powerfully united in the witness of martyrdom across... Read more
Ankawa bomb attack strikes unease in refugees with nowhere else to go
A car bomb explosion in front of the American consulate in what is considered the safest city in Iraq has... Read more
Is there a light in the dark for Turkey's invisible Christians?
Despite Turkey's claim of religious freedom, Christians there have faced ongoing hostility, including government oppression and murder – but a... Read more
Priest returning to Iraq: ISIS threatens the whole world
An Iraqi priest who has chosen to return to his city, which lies just six miles from ISIS-controlled territory, said... Read more
Archbishop: Be vigilant against US religious freedom threats
Amidst increasing violent religious persecution in the Middle East and Africa, it is vital for Christians in the U.S. to... Read more
Priest from Nineveh: 'Christianity is finished in Iraq'
A priest hailing from what used to be Iraq’s largest Christian city has lamented the exodus of over 100,000 Christians... Read more
