Today’s persecution is more intense than in any other historic period, and is continued throug…
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In February 2015, a group of Coptic Christians were decapitated on the beaches of Sirte (Libya) by I…
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The small Baptist congregation of Kadschysai, in Kyrgyzstan (central Asia) lost its church on Januar…
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Kidnapped by Boko Haram: How a Nigerian woman managed to escape
Held captive for years, Rebeca became pregnant after being raped by one of the men. It’s impossible for Rebeca to …
First-hand account of the war from Damascus
“The situation has worsened. Today in Damascus, at least 40 mortar rounds fell.” These are the words of Ayla…
Dominican sisters of Teleskuf rebuild their monastery to take in displaced children
Sister Ilham tells how they had to flee Mosul to save their lives. Now, she finds herself with her community in Teleskuf, a city reduced to rubble. Si…
Christians help Yazidis who are slaughtered by Daesh
The Christians in Iraq have not been the only victims of jihadist terrorism. In fact, the Yazidi minority, a pre-Islamic…
The Coptic Church: guarding Christian traditions
“I love serving God, I cannot imagine my life without being a priest and being away from home,” says Fr. Fam Abraham from the Coptic Ortho…
Colosseum bathed in blood red for persecuted Christians
“We cannot wash our hands of the blood of this injustice as Pontius Pilate did 2000 years ago,” said the president…
Why is it important to rebuild a parish after the war?
Fr. Patrick Abem is the priest of the future church of Boki (Nigeria) thanks to the support of the Roman Academic Center…
Asia Bibi’s husband: God’s grace is what keeps my family alive
“Without my mom, I feel incomplete,” assures her youngest daughter. Ashiq and Eisham are the husband and daughter of Asi…
“ISIS wanted to destroy our faith, this is our response”
Father Salar Kajo from Teleskuf points out that these 13 baptisms are a sign of hope and joy in light of the violence in…
The Christians of Sri Lanka, committed to promoting religious harmony
The Church in Sri Lanka is aware of the importance of religious harmony and the construction of a peaceful society. Chri…
Seven years later, the Copts rebuild their church
Their previous church was closed for security reasons by local authorities, but now they have been able to reach an agre…
Fr. Ibrahim: “Do not forget Syria”
“The situation is dramatic, we fear that a regional war can break out at any moment.” Fr. Ibrahim Alsabagh, …
Helda’s return home
Christians persecuted by Daesh are beginning to return to their homes in Iraq. Helda Khalid Jacob Hindi is a 10-year-old…
Pope’s prayer with Melkite Catholic Patriarch
“The hug of a father of a church with Peter.” A rich Church, with its own theology within Catholic theology,…
Colosseum to be lit up red to remember drama of persecuted Christians
A church in Iraq and one in Syria will also be simultaneously illuminated in red. Long ago, the Colosseum ceased to be t…
Pope: patience, virtue of those who are persecuted, like Christians in the Middle East.
“Patience is the virtue” of the many who are on their journey and bear difficulties and trials on their shoulders, like …
Iraqi Patriarch: Pope Francis told us he’s ready to go to Iraq
“Violence by ISIS has made Muslims begin to ask themselves questions.” These are the Chaldean bishops of Iraq and Syria …
Various Syrian schools in Kirkuk are being equipped with stoves thanks to the Shalama Foundation
On January 2, schools in Kirkuk Bamadavi received stoves to be able to equip schools for the students. In total, they se…
University students in Qaraqosh, the keys to their futures
Raid and Ali live in Qaraqosh, an ancient Christian city in northern Iraq. They are part of the Young Messenger Organiza…
The story of Thao Aphao, a lesson in unconditional forgiveness
In many areas of southeast Asia, there are many tribes who believe in “spirits.” Turning one´s back on them can mean bet…
Humanitarian corridors: The formula to save lives during worst refugee crisis
It´s a joint initiative with the Community of Sant´Egidio, the Episcopal Co…
Coptic Catholic patriarch: In Egypt, testimony of attacked Christians inspires conversions
“The pope’s visit after the attacks proved that Pope Francis is a fri…
“To lose Lebanon is to lose the only Middle Eastern country where Christians live in peace and equality”
The nearly seven years of conflict in Syria, the forgotten war in Yemen and…
