IRAQ: Rescuer of ancient books from Daesh destruction nominated for award
A bishop in Iraq has been nominated for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought for saving…
BURMA: Fundamentalists deliberately destabilise the country, says bishop
Fanatics control the economy of Burma (Myanmar) by fostering religious conflict to deter outside investors, said a…
INTERVIEW: Burma needs religious leaders’ prophetic voices and moral courage to build peace and justice
The Religions for Peace organisation issued an appeal signed by the religious leaders of Burma (Myanmar) ahead…
ISRAEL: Schools incubating anti-Christian attitudes
Bishops in Israel have claimed that bigoted attitudes endemic in the country’s schools could be responsible for…
UK: Country sees red over persecution of Christians and other faiths
• UK officials back #RedWednesday for first time…
INTERNATIONAL: HRH The Prince of Wales sends Easter message of support
The message has been inspired by The Prince’s recent meetings with Christian Church leaders…
INTERNATIONAL: Prince of Wales’s Easter message highlights suffering of Christians
HRH The Prince of Wales has expressed his support for Christians suffering for their faith around the…
INTERNATIONAL: Christians in Iraq to join in #RedWednesday
Persecuted Christians in Iraq are to take part in tomorrow’s #RedWednesday as the campaign to promote faith…
BELARUS: ‘The Catholic Church is not demanding any privileges – only its rights.’
A leading bishop in Belarus has spoken out against numerous violations of the Catholic Church’s rights in…
SUDAN: Christian refugee children must recite Islamic prayers before receiving food
Christian children in Sudan’s refugee camps are not receiving food unless they say Islamic prayers, according to reports…
BLOG: Our Lady of Fatima: Reflections on Saints this week, May 2017
This year is the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Fatima, Portugal – and also marks…
BLOG: “Help persecuted Christians” – His Holiness Pope Francis
In a video message Pope Francis has appealed for prayers and material support for persecuted Christians.