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UK: ‘Stand up for faith and freedom’ at ACN’s London #RedWednesday event
People across London will be standing up for those persecuted for their faith at a special #RedWednesday…
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UK: London shrine honours persecuted Christians
A shrine has opened in London displaying sacred liturgical items desecrated by extremists in Iraq. The 10…
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INTERNATIONAL: Countdown to death of Christianity in parts of Middle East ticking ever louder
The countdown to Christianity’s disappearance in parts of the Middle East is ticking ever louder – and…
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INTERNATIONAL: New UN Day must lead to concrete action
The international head of a Catholic charity has welcomed the UN’s new day for victims of religious-based…
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UK: ACN welcomes vital review into persecution of Christians
Aid to the Church in Need (UK) has acknowledged the importance of an independent report into…
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NIGERIA: Attacks on Christians are growing
Attacks on Christians in Nigeria are growing in ferocity and frequency – according to a priest who…
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IRAQ & UK: Cardinal – Save Christian communities in Iraq
The leader of Catholics in England and Wales has issued an urgent call to rebuild persecuted Christian…
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IRAQ & UK: Save us from disappearing – Archbishop asks Foreign Secretary
An Iraqi Church leader has met UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and called on the British Government…
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PAKISTAN: Asia Bibi flies to freedom
Asia Bibi’s flight to Canada has been hailed as “the news we had all been hoping and…
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UK: Bishop leading FCO Review shocked by scale of problem.
The Anglican Bishop leading an independent review into Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) support for persecuted Christians…
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USA: ACN wins ‘Path to Peace Award’
Aid to the Church in Need is to receive an award from the Vatican’s permanent observer to…