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PAKISTAN: Sewage plant defies Government
A sewage plant in Pakistan, whose noise and smell are blamed for damaging the health of 1,500…
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NIGER: Jihadist attack on Christians in Tillaberi
International Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has received reports of a jihadist attack…
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MOZAMBIQUE: Catechist saves precious documents from terrorists
A catechist in Mozambique has given a first-hand account of how he risked his life to save…
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LEBANON: ‘Five minutes to zero hour’
A priest grappling with Lebanon’s crisis has appealed for action to safeguard the future of the country’s…
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LEBANON/SYRIA: ACN praises bishop who set up refugee lifeline
A Catholic charity has offered a heartfelt tribute of thanks on the retirement of a Lebanese bishop…
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PAKISTAN: ACN helps women stand up to prejudice and discrimination
YOUNG Christian women in Pakistan facing discrimination, social exclusion and poverty are being taught how to fight…
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INDIA: COVID aid restores society’s Faith in Church
The Church’s vital role in providing emergency help for those hit by COVID-19 is rebuilding community relations…
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PAKISTAN: Children kick up stink over sewage
A church leader has begged the Prime Minister of Pakistan to force the closure of a sewage…
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PAKISTAN: Charity’s taxi service of solidarity and hope
The family of a Christian girl in Pakistan who was tethered with a rope and shackled round…
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INTERNATIONAL: Compassion in a time of COVID
Benefactors of a leading Catholic charity responded to the pandemic by donating more in 2020 than the…
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LEBANON: ACN helps historic church reopen
A historic Lebanese church – that sustained severe damage in August 2020’s devastating blast – is on…
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PAKISTAN: Extremists accused of ‘inciting’ millions to hunt down Shagufta and Shafqat
Islamists from leading religious parties in Pakistan stand accused of inciting millions to kill a Christian couple…