Attacks on Christians
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Florida parish hit by second fire in 16 months, under investigation as arson
Last year’s fire occurred on June 24, the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Read more
Nigeria diocese orders immediate closure of Catholic school after attack
The Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School after an... Read more
Indian bishops condemn Hindu group’s attack on Catholic school and priest
On April 16 a mob of activists assaulted a priest and vandalized the Mother Teresa English Medium School in Telangana... Read more
‘I forgive whoever has done this’: Australian bishop who survived stabbing speaks out
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, who was attacked at an Australian church earlier this week, told his attacker: “You’re my son,... Read more
One person killed in shooting at Catholic church in Istanbul, manhunt underway
Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro, the apostolic vicar of Istanbul, told EWTN News on Jan. 28 that a parishioner was killed “during... Read more
2023 witnessed continued attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers, churches
Attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers only got worse once Roe was officially overturned in June 2022, and they continued throughout... Read more
Catholics call for opening of canonization cause for sacristan slain by jihadist in Spain
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta in southern Spain has begun to receive requests to promote the canonization process of... Read more
11 killed as Islamist jihadists reportedly target Christians in Mozambican village
After separating the Christians from the Muslims, “they opened fire on the Christians,” a Sept. 18 Aid to the Church... Read more
Canadian police ask for public’s help in identifying man who set fire at cathedral
Police in Canada are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly set a fire and assaulted... Read more
Advocates for persecuted Christians in Nigeria question U.S. report that portrays Fulani as victims
Advocates for persecuted Christians in Nigeria are criticizing a new report prepared by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Read more
Report: Wave of murders after elections in Nigeria forces Catholic diocese staff to evacuate
Dozens of people were reportedly killed in attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Benue State Wednesday, a diocesan official said. Read more
Nigeria bishop: Pre-Christmas massacre part of ‘a deliberate plan to unleash evil’ against Christians
Witnesses say armed Fulani herdsmen attacked several Christian villages on Dec. 18, leaving as many as 46 people dead and... Read more
Catholic student center in Nebraska receives shooting threat, signed ‘Jane’s Revenge’
A Catholic campus ministry center at the University of Nebraska received a death threat Saturday morning in a note signed... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for the release of kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon
Five Catholic priests, a religious sister, and three lay people were kidnapped in an attack on a Catholic church in... 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
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
Why did Facebook 'kill' charity's petition drive against the forced marriage of Christian women and girls?
The Aid to the Church in Need UK says it's been de-platformed from Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram without being given... Read more
Islamic militants kidnap hundreds in raid on Nigerian town
Militants with the Islamic State West Africa Province attacked the town of Kukawa in northeastern Nigeria on Tuesday, abducting hundreds of... Read more
Florida Catholic church rebuilding after arson attack
The Catholic community at Queen of Peace Parish in Ocala, Florida is rebuilding after the church was set on fire... Read more
Suspected Hindu radicals arrested in India after attack on Catholic pilgrims
Six suspected members of a radical Hindu group were arrested in India this week after dozens of Catholics were attacked... Read more
