Persecuted Christians Archives - Page 3 of 11

Defector accounts paint picture of faithful in North Korea

Feb 1, 2019

North Korea’s treatment of Christians could become a bigger issue if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s expected second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump produces significant progress, and if Pope Francis follows through on his expressed willingness to take up Kim’s invitation to visit North Korea.

By Hyung-jin Kim

Extending aid to persecuted Christians, Hungary funds Syrian hospitals

Jan 26, 2019

Earlier this week the Hungarian government announced that they will be providing nearly $1.7 million in aid to a project aimed at supporting hospitals in Syria – an initiative in step with the country’s longstanding support for persecuted Christians, particularly in the Middle East.

By Elise Harris

Iraqi archbishop voices gratitude to Trump for aid to Nineveh Plains

Dec 26, 2018

Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Eribil has voiced gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for the support his administration has given to persecuted Christians in the Middle East, saying that for many in the Middle East, it’s the first time they feel like someone is listening.

By Elise Harris and John L. Allen Jr.

USAID to partner with Hungary to help Middle East Christians

Dec 19, 2018

A new partnership between USAID and the government of Hungary seeks to provide aid to Christians in the Middle East.

By Christopher White

Prince Charles says Iraqi Dominican’s story shows ‘power of faith’

Dec 5, 2018

The heir to the British throne spoke of how he was deeply moved by the testimony of an Iraqi sister who fled Islamic State militants but has returned to the Ninevah Plain to help re-establish the Christian presence.

By Simon Caldwell

Commission formed in Pakistan to protect rights of minorities

Dec 4, 2018

A group of advocates for religious freedom have formed a commission for the protection of minorities’ rights in Pakistan, amid growing fears of intolerance toward religious minorities in the majority-Muslim country.

By Catholic News Agency