Tag: Religious Persecution
Mar Emmanuel will ‘show face of Jesus’ in wake of murder...
“I think Bishop Mari will forgive the person who did this but will also expect him to be judged under the law,” Fr Lenard Ina, a neighbouring priest who knows Mar Emmanuel well, said the day after the attack.
Religious freedom restricted worldwide, says report
ACN report on religious freedom shows effect of COVID
By Cindy Wooden and Marilyn Rodrigues
More than half the world’s population experiences restrictions on religious freedom...
Mass burials in Nigeria as violence escalates
Nigerian archbishop places the blame squarely on corrupt government leaders, looks to US for help.
Killed seminarian had martyr’s courage
The young Nigerian had 'annoyed' his kidnappers with his insistence that they turn from evil.
Fr Don Richardson: Pray for suffering Christians – it’s urgent
By Fr Don Richardson
Just after Easter this year, the cathedral was filled to overflowing with people at a special Mass for the victims of...
Cathedral turns red for persecuted Christians
Following a decade of genocide, the persecution of Christians in key Middle Eastern countries has declined over the last two years, the latest bi-annual...
Terror attacks on Christians rising
The head of Aid to the Church in Need has warned the persecution of Christians is getting worse.
Glaring double standard on Sri Lanka bombings
Bombings demonstrate persecution
The horrific and evil bombing attacks on Christian churches in Sri Lanka, where approximately 253 worshippers were killed and hundreds injured, illustrate...
Bishop slams land seizures
Bishop of Parramatta Vincent Long OFM Conv has issued a statement of solidarity to victims of a government land grab.
Offer of asylum to Asia Bibi
Supporters of Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi have welcomed news that the Australian Government is open to offering her asylum.
Shine a light on religious persecution
St Mary’s Cathedral will turn red on the eve of 28 November to highlight the problem of religious persecution.
