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NIGERIA: Government apathy is stoking kidnappings ‘disease’
The Nigerian government lacks the will to tackle an epidemic of kidnappings gripping the country – according…
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ETHIOPIA: Surge in violence leads to up to 1,000 deaths
Up to 1,000 people – including priests and other church leaders – have been killed in a…
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PAKISTAN: Girl of 12’s life as chained slave
The father of a 12-year-old Christian girl – kidnapped, raped, shackled hand and foot, and forced to…
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NIGERIA: Catholic priest murdered
Armed bandits in Nigeria have kidnapped and killed a priest returning from Mass in the latest act…
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DR CONGO: Bishop’s plea for an end to the slaughter
Politicians must act now to stop a cycle of massacres in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
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IRAQ: ‘Pope’s visit will help us to stay’
IRAQ’S Christians have said that Pope Francis’ planned visit there gives them hope that they do have…
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LEBANON: We want out
Hundreds of thousands of Christians are trying to leave Lebanon after last August’s explosion, raising fears for…
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NIGERIA: ‘No evil will take away our faith’
A Christmas Eve attack by Boko Haram – that left at least 11 dead and two church…
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UK: Congratulations to Fiona
The UK head of a leading Catholic charity for persecuted Christians has warmly welcomed the appointment of…
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NIGERIA: The Rosary inspired my captors to release me
A priest kidnapped in Nigeria has described how his abductors were persuaded to set him free after…
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SYRIA: A Mass for you
On the 20th anniversary of his episcopal ordination, a Syrian archbishop will offer Mass for all supporters…
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PAKISTAN: After 11 years, Imran finally walks free
A Christian man in Pakistan will at last walk out of prison a free man – after…