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- Jul 12, 2020
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Sacristan sentenced to life in prison for murder of Indian shrine rector
- May 5, 2020
An Indian court sentenced former sacristan Johny Vattaparamban, 54, to life imprisonment for the 2018 murder of the rector of popular St. Thomas Shrine at Malayattoor, in southern Kerala state.
Seminarian murdered by kidnappers in Nigeria
- Feb 3, 2020
On Feb. 1, an 18-year-old seminarian was found murdered in Nigeria, the latest in a string of attacks against Christians in Nigeria, who have been targeted by terrorist groups like Boko Haram.
Cameroon bishop calls on separatists to stop targeting clergy
- Nov 12, 2019
A bishop in Cameroon’s troubled South West Region has called on separatist fighters to stop targeting and harassing local clergy.
Catholic priest murdered in Kenya, latest in string of killings
- Oct 18, 2019
A Catholic priest who disappeared from his family home was found dead in a shallow grave in southeastern Kenya a week after he was reported missing.
Priest’s murder latest violent attack against Church personnel in Brazil’s capital
- Sep 25, 2019
A Polish-born priest was murdered in the Brazilian capital on Sep. 21, after he was attacked by robbers.
Nigerian bishop condemns killing of priest who had worked for peace
- Aug 30, 2019
Bishop Charles Hammawa of Jalingo expressed shock at the killing of a priest who had been working for peace in eastern Nigeria.
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