Tag: Persecution
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Two Elderly Nuns in Nepal Arrested on False Charges
Church Leaders View Arrests as an Attack on Nepal’s Minorities READ MORE
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Los Alamos National Lab Employees Bring Federal Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Religious Discrimination
“Those employees at the Los Alamos lab who choose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination for religious or medical reasons… READ MORE
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Bishop Shao Zhumin Seized by Chinese Authorities
The Underground Bishop was Taken Away for “Vacation” READ MORE
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Erdogan Flaunts Genocide Accusations Through Artsakh Visit
“One only needs to look at the Kavala case and Turkey’s actions in Artsakh to see that Turkey’s ruling government… READ MORE
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Revealing the Truth About the Catholic Church’s Clergy Abuse Scandals
Bill Donohue exposes massive campaigns to discredit and destroy the Catholic Church READ MORE
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Turkey Threatens to Expel U.S. Ambassador for Condemning Detention of Activist
President Erdogan Set to Oust 10 Western Envoys Calling for Justice in Kavala Case READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases New Report about Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka
“Sri Lanka is a diverse country where complex ethno-religious divisions contribute to tension among the various communities.” READ MORE
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Today, October 21, We Celebrate St. Ursula and the Virgins of Cologne
“This great martyrdom occurred in Cologne, at Germany, and a shrine has been erected to them there, containing as may… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Algeria
“Although Algeria’s constitution protects freedom of thought and worship for all citizens, the Algerian government frequently regulates religious practice and… READ MORE
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Today, October 19, We Celebrate The North American Martyrs
Also known as Canadian Martyrs; Isaac Jogues and Companions; Jesuit Martyrs of North America; Martyrs of New France. READ MORE
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How the Chinese Communist Party sees organized religion
“While the party is not detaining mass amounts of Christians as it is the Uyghurs, many Christian leaders have been… READ MORE
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One Hundred Incidents of Vandalism Reported at Catholic Sites in U.S. Since May 2020
“We call on our elected officials to step forward and condemn these attacks.” READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases New Report about Persecution of Ahmadiyya Muslims
“In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended that the U.S State Department designate Pakistan as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC)…” READ MORE
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Catholic Church in DR Congo Says Persecution Still on 25 Years after Murder of Archbishop
“The Pontifical charity organization notes that there is a “complete absence” of State-provided security in Bukavu, and that the Catholic… READ MORE
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Louisville Police Officer Sues Department and City for Violating Civil and Constitutional Rights
A Louisville Metro Police Department Officer is being persecuted for off-duty prayer at abortion clinic. READ MORE
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Iraq: Ankawa, home of the Christians, comes of age
“Ankawa’s Christian population dramatically increased overnight in August 2014 after up to 120,000 faithful fled following the ISIS invasion of… READ MORE
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In India, a priest is acquitted of attempting ‘forcible religious conversion’
“They accused us of trying to convert the local people…” READ MORE
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Pfizer Whistleblowers Expose Pfizer’s Religious Inquisition Form
“Pfizer is apparently trying to make the process of being approved for a religious exemption difficult.” READ MORE
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Nigeria: ‘We know that Leah is alive, and we pray for her release’
Leah is being unjustly held by Boko Haram, but the good news is that she is still alive. READ MORE
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Remembering the Battle of Lepanto: 450 Years Ago
Our world today would look very different if not for Our Lady of Victory’s miracle at Lepanto 450 years ago… READ MORE
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INDIA – Record of violence in a single day against Christian communities
“[S]houting slogans praising the Hindu god Ram, angry crowds beat the faithful gathered in prayer, destroyed furniture, photographs and musical… READ MORE
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ADF to AG Garland: Rescind your decision to treat parents like terrorists
Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 Statement of Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding a letter ADF sent Wednesday to U.S. Attorney General… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Nigeria’s Kano State
“In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended that the U.S. State Department designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern…” READ MORE
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3 Swiss Guards resign over Vatican vaccine mandate
“The Pontifical Swiss Guard, charged with protecting the pope, has required all 135 guards to get a COVID-19 vaccine.” READ MORE
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USCIRF Alarmed by Violence against Christians & Shi’a Muslims in Nigeria
“Three attacks on vulnerable religious communities in three days is unacceptable.” READ MORE
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Maine Church Continues to Appeals Court
Governor Janet Mills threatens to enact COVID restrictions on churches. READ MORE
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Coptic Solidarity Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Maspero Massacre
“The public worldwide is invited to join in this commemorative event…” READ MORE
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Indiana music teacher forced to resign over pronoun usage asks court to uphold religious accommodation
ADF attorneys represent John Kluge in appeal of district court’s ruling READ MORE
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Church decries ‘slow genocide’ of Christians in Nigeria
“It is not a clash—it is a slow genocide.” READ MORE
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Attack in Nigeria’s Kaduna State “a massacre against natives”: Catholic Priest
“This is concerning, and must be investigated by the Nigerian government, and failing that, by the wider international community.” READ MORE
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Family Killed in Rwandan Genocide Being Considered for Sainthood after Glowing Testimonies
“The family has been described as “a light in total darkness” for their efforts to restore peace in” Rwanda. READ MORE
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Human rights activist: Myanmar’s Christians are suffering amid crackdown
“I think we’ve seen people of different religious backgrounds, different ethnic backgrounds, coming together across the country.” READ MORE
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A million children praying the rosary can change the world!
The ACN webpage offers free materials for those praying in parishes, schools, children’s groups, and families. READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Saudi Arabia
In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended the State Department re-designate Saudi Arabia as a “Country of Particular Concern,” or CPC, for… READ MORE
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Radical Hindu Nationalists Burn Four Christian Homes in India
Incident Sparks Memories of India’s Worst Incident of Christian Persecution READ MORE
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NY Health Care Workers’ Lawsuit Hearing Set
These plaintiffs are standing up against the state’s attempt to ignore federal law and remove religious exemptions and accommodations from… READ MORE
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Christian Foundation Urges UN to Focus Attention on Nigeria’s Deteriorating Security
In her oral statement at the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council scheduled to end on October 8, CSW’s Ellis… READ MORE
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Hungarian Government Hosts Panel Addressing Christian Persecution for Council of Europe Tomorrow
Event Will Inform Council of Europe on Interreligious Dialogue READ MORE
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Web designer asks US Supreme Court to reverse ‘Orwellian’ decision forcing her to express messages against her beliefs
Dissenting judge called decision ‘unprecedented,’ ‘staggering’ in scope for giving officials more authority to regulate speech as it becomes more… READ MORE
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Syria: ‘They would not let us ring the church bells’
“It was from here, from Syria, Palestine, Jordan and what is today Israel, that the first Christians came.” READ MORE
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Formation Programs of Catholic Sisters in South Sudanese Diocese Halted amid Violence
“The violent acts, including continuous abducting; kidnapping or targeting civilians, using harmful tools on a frightened group of largely women… READ MORE
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Taliban Official Claims Brutal Punishments and Executions Will Return to Afghanistan
Afghan Christians Fear Their Community Will Be Treated Like Criminals READ MORE
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Family Research Council Announces Pray Vote Stand Summit – successor to the Values Voter Summit
The Pray Vote Stand Summit builds on the groundwork laid by the Values Voter Summit. READ MORE
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Amnesty International Reports Brutal Crackdown by Taliban in Afghanistan
Afghan Christians Fear Violence Due to Taliban’s Interpretation of Sharia Law READ MORE
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Shahnaz Bhatti: testimony of a Catholic nun who served in Afghanistan
I would be the first to return to them. In these times of distress, we would be there for them… READ MORE
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Open Doors USA Invites Christians to March for the Martyrs
As Christians in Afghanistan pray to stay alive, this Saturday, US Christians are being called to D.C. READ MORE
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Iraq’s Islamist extremists are emboldened by Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Iraq is a priority country for Aid to the Church in Need, which provides help such as emergency aid, repairs… READ MORE
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Pakistan Refuses to Accept Refugees from Afghanistan
Afghan Christians Face an Increasingly Complex and Dangerous Situation READ MORE
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Lisa Graas is a blogger with social media expertise concentrating on religion and politics. She has a history of volunteer services in the pro-life movement and in writing for major conservative websites on both life issues and the agendas of the Left in America. She is very proud to have written for Live Action and the David Horowitz Freedom Center and of her record in the pro-life movement. Lisa is also, first and foremost, a Passionist Oblate Associate attached to the Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery in Whitesville, KY. She offers up all of her sufferings as cancer and mental health patient for the intentions of the Passionist Nuns. She works to spread the Word of Christ’s redemption through His suffering on the Cross.
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