Persecuted Christians Archives

Pakistani Christians hiding in Bangkok debate attending papal Mass

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Nov 5, 2019

When Pope Francis celebrates Mass in a Bangkok sports stadium Nov. 21, tens of thousands of Catholics from across Thailand will be there to celebrate with him.

Church in Syria and Iraq could ‘vanish’ if Islamic State regroups, new report claims

Church in the Middle East
Oct 23, 2019

A new report says Christians are faring better in conflict-ravaged regions in the Middle East, but the precarious situation means the Church could vanish in places like Syria and Iraq if Islamist groups mounted another campaign in the region.

Future of Iraqi Christians ‘hangs in the balance,’ local says

Church in the Middle East
Aug 8, 2019

Five years after ISIS forces stormed Christian villages in Northern Iraq, forcing thousands to flee overnight, the militants have been suppressed, but one man working on reconstruction in the area says the situation of Christians remains precarious and their future in Iraq is still at risk.

Jesuit asks Canada to rescue Pakistani Christian forced into hiding

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Jul 24, 2019

A Jesuit priest has asked Canada to rescue a Pakistani Christian refugee after a viral video calling for his death swept through Bangkok’s refugee community.

Christian family details crackdown on church in China

Associated Press, Church in Asia
Jul 8, 2019

China’s president and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has ordered that all religions must “Sinicize” to ensure they are loyal to the officially atheistic party.

Bishops in Niger and Burkina Faso call for prayer and charity in face of terrorism

Church in Africa
Jun 26, 2019

The new president of the Episcopal Conference of Burkina Faso and Niger, Bishop Laurent Birfuoré Dabiré, has called on Christians to resort to prayer and charity as the only appropriate weapon against terrorism.