Tag: Persecution
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13 Catholic Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024
In 2024, thirteen missionaries and pastoral workers were killed globally, including eight priests and five lay people, due to increasing… READ MORE
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The “Butcher of Damascus” is gone. Is the alternative worse?
The U.S. and Israel are targeting Syrian weapons to prevent terrorists from seizing them, coordinating airstrikes against ISIS and chemical… READ MORE
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Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe
The report “Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24” reveals worsening Christian persecution globally, notably… READ MORE
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After Centuries of Genocide and Persecution, Christianity Continues to Grow
Since the martyrdom of Stephen, Christians have faced severe persecution and genocide, yet their numbers continue to grow. A 2024… READ MORE
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11 Female Evangelists Arrested on False Charges of Forced Conversions
On October 7, 2024, eleven Christian women evangelists from Hyderabad were arrested in Bihar on false charges of attempting to… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases Report on India’s Collapsing Religious Freedom Conditions
The USCIRF’s 2024 report on India details severe violations of religious freedom, including violence against minorities, legal discrimination, and government… READ MORE
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Christianity Terrifies Secular Left
The article critiques Clara Jeffrey, editor of Mother Jones, for her aversion to expressions of Christianity, highlighting her strong reactions… READ MORE
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Christians Worldwide Face Increased Censorship
The growth in global censorship will undoubtedly trample religious freedom, especially the freedoms of those whose beliefs don’t line up… READ MORE
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ACN denounces massacres in Burkina Faso
Islamic terrorists killed 26 people in a church, many of them Christian. READ MORE
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Coptic Solidarity Laments IOC Indifference to Egypt’s Systematic Religious-based Discrimination Against Athletes
Coptic Solidarity urges the IOC to investigate discrimination against Coptic athletes in Egypt, demanding corrective actions and proposing specific measures… READ MORE
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Olympic Stunt Deniers Proven Wrong
The controversial performance at the Olympics’ opening ceremony, initially thought to depict the Last Supper, was actually based on pagan… READ MORE
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Catholic Leaders Join French Bishops in Condemning Last Supper Scene at Paris Olympics Opening
Bishops and prelates worldwide criticize the Paris Olympics’ Last Supper depiction, calling it a deplorable insult to Christianity. They express… READ MORE
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Olympics Opening Ceremony Mocks the Last Supper — 4 WINDS USA’s McConkey Told You So Since 2003
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, drag queens mock the Last Supper, sparking controversy. Steve McConkey condemns the radical LGBTQ agenda… READ MORE
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Catholic Priest in Nigeria Speaks of “an atmosphere of hopelessness” as Attacks against Christians Continue
Nearly 200 Christians were massacred in Plateau State, Nigeria on Christmas Eve 2023. Attacks against Christians continue, with survivors feeling… READ MORE
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Mob Brutally Attacks Elderly Christian Man After False Blasphemy Claims Circulate
An elderly Christian man was brutally attacked by a mob in Pakistan after false accusations of burning Quran pages, leading… READ MORE
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Daughter, Son-in-Law of Missouri State Rep. Killed Serving as Missionaries in Haiti
Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker’s daughter and son-in-law, missionaries in Haiti, were tragically killed by gang members. The recent violence… READ MORE
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NFL Sides With Anti-Catholic Bigots
Catholic League President Bill Donohue expressed disappointment in NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s treatment of Harrison Butker, citing instances of perceived… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases 2024 Annual Report with New Recommendations for U.S. Policy
The 2024 USCIRF Annual Report highlights religious freedom violations globally and urges the U.S. government to implement its recommendations for… READ MORE
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What National Prayer Day Means to Biden
The National Day of Prayer, observed on the first Thursday in May, highlights the contrasting approaches of Presidents Trump and… READ MORE
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Knife Attack During Livestreamed Worship Service in Australia Deemed Terrorist Act
A knife attack at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Sydney was declared terrorism. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel forgave the… READ MORE
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The martyrology of Catholics in Rwanda in 1994
In 1994, Rwanda faced a devastating genocide, with the Church and its members also affected. The Church sought forgiveness and… READ MORE
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Nuns lead charge against New York abortion mandate
Religious groups, including nuns and dioceses, are challenging New York’s abortion coverage mandate in court, citing violation of religious beliefs.… READ MORE
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California Town Tears Down Cross
Albany, CA: A 50-year-old cross on private land faces removal after a recent court decision. The Lions Club is contesting… READ MORE
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President Daniel Ortega’s War on the Catholic Church
In Nicaragua, President Ortega’s regime is targeting the Catholic Church, escalating repression and violating religious freedom, leading to international concern. READ MORE
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Protesters Evicted from St. Patrick’s Cathedral
At bottom, they are angry at God, which is why they chose St. Patrick’s Cathedral to vent their anger. READ MORE
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The Budding Religious Trauma Industry
Shrinks claim religious trauma as a mental illness, but evidence is scarce. Most affected are young, educated, and non-religious. Skepticism… READ MORE
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ACN fights Christian exodus in Syria and Lebanon
Syrian and Lebanese Christians face mass emigration due to war and economic collapse. Aid to the Church in Need supports… READ MORE
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18 Christians Arrested After House Church Raided Again
In China, the Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church was raided by local police for the second time in eight weeks. Elder… READ MORE
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The Devil & Communist China, with Steven Mosher | FORWARD BOLDLY
Christine Niles interviews China expert Steven Mosher on the ongoing legacy of oppression and violence in communist China, discussed in… READ MORE
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The Cries of Nigerian Women and Girls
Christian girls are often targeted and abducted to become child brides and modern-day slaves for their Muslim captors. READ MORE
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What Putin’s Re-Election Means for Christians
President Putin’s fifth term victory raises concerns for religious freedom in Russia, especially for Protestants and Roman Catholics. Let’s hope… READ MORE
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Church Files Lawsuit Against the City of San Luis for Blocking Food Distribution to Impoverished Families
First Liberty Institute and Snell and Wilmer L.L.P. filed a complaint to stop San Luis from blocking Gethsemani Baptist Church’s… READ MORE
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USCIRF Calls for U.S. Government to Support Iraq’s Religious Communities on Anniversary of Genocide Determination
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom marks the eighth anniversary of the determination of ISIS’s genocide against religious… READ MORE
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Settlement Affirms VA Religious Groups Free to Operate According to Beliefs
Virginia officials have acknowledged that state law protects religious organizations’ rights to operate according to their faith. The settlement upholds… READ MORE
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Beaten by His Coworkers for His Faith
Noel, a Christian father and dedicated worker, faced brutal attack from Muslim extremists after his promotion in Pakistan. ICC supported… READ MORE
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ACN Honors Christian Martyrs at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuck led a Mass in New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral to support persecuted Christians worldwide, emphasizing hope… READ MORE
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Flawed Survey Demonizes Christians
A new poll by the left-wing PRRI claims to gauge LGBT rights, but its biased methodology and false assumptions make… READ MORE
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Condemning Persecution in Vietnam
The United States Senate introduced Resolution 395 to recognize Montagnard Christians’ contributions during the Vietnam War and condemn the persecution… READ MORE
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Burkina Faso: Terrorists attack “people of integrity”
Bishop Justin Kientega faces violent persecution in Burkina Faso, as terrorist groups target Christians. Despite challenges, faith remains strong. READ MORE
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USCIRF Calls for Accountability for Iran’s Crimes Against Humanity
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom urges the U.S. government to support a UN Security Council referral following… READ MORE
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HAITI – Redemptorists Report the Kidnapping of Three Catholic Women Religious
Father Renold Antoine calls for peace and an end to violence in Haiti amidst escalating unrest, urging international and national… READ MORE
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More than 600 Kidnapped in Nigeria this Week
Terrorist groups kidnapped 687 people in northern Nigeria. Boko Haram is responsible. Nigeria’s religious persecution situation needs urgent attention and… READ MORE
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U.S. Senators Ask State Department to Address Christian Persecution in Nigeria
Three U.S. Senators urge the inclusion of Nigeria in the Countries of Particular Concern list due to ongoing persecution of… READ MORE
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Egypt’s Arab Spring Anniversary: A behind-the-scenes story
Egypt’s history of military involvement in political power includes a series of coups and manipulations. Dr. Ramelah analyzes the removal… READ MORE
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Christian broadcasters ask Supreme Court to hear their religious freedom case
A lawsuit is challenging higher royalty fees for noncommercial Christian radio stations compared to secular NPR stations, citing discrimination against… READ MORE
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No Country Is Safe: Life as a Somali Christian
Somalia’s tiny Christian minority faces constant fear, isolation, and danger, with attacks and persecution both inside and outside the country. READ MORE
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A dark weekend of Christian persecution
Nearly 30 Christians from three countries were killed or kidnapped in Burkina Faso, with additional kidnappings in Haiti and murders… READ MORE
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Over a Dozen Killed in Attack on Catholics at Mass in Burkina Faso “died in faith”: Priest
At least 15 Catholics were killed in a terrorist attack during Sunday Mass in Burkina Faso, part of the Sahel… READ MORE
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MOZAMBIQUE – Resumption of jihadist attacks in the north, but with a new “modus operandi”
Attacks by ISIS-linked jihadists have surged in northern Mozambique’s Pemba province, with a new strategy of taxing civilians for protection.… READ MORE
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Terrorists Kill 23 in 3-Day String of Attacks in Nigeria
In a series of attacks in Nigeria, suspected Islamic terrorists killed 23, injured 10, and kidnapped 5, causing fear and… READ MORE
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