Tag: Persecution
Pope prays for global peace and for all victims of religious persecution
Prayers for peace were central to Pope Francis’ appeals on Sunday as he addressed the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square for...
Bishops around the world condemn unjust persecution of the Church in Nicaragua
The Episcopal Council of Latin America, as well as the bishops of Chile and Spain, have condemned the violation of human rights in...
Christians face a climate of fear in six Asian countries
North Korea, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Iran and India are worst for Christian persecution, says Open Doors.
“Set Your Captives Free”: ACN report on kidnapped and jailed Christians
Every month, more than 300 Christians in 50 countries of the world are kidnapped or unjustly jailed because of their faith.
Daytime vandalisation of Irish Carmelite monastery shocks locals
A group broke into an Irish Carmelite monastery during the daytime, vandalised its chapel and shouted slurs at the elderly nuns who lived there.
Chinese authorities crack down on mainland house churches with Hong Kong ties
The crackdown is seen as an attempt by Beijing to tighten control over visiting Hongkongers in response to many Christians having taken to the streets of Hong Kong in support of the protesters.