
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…

LEBANON: We want out
Hundreds of thousands of Christians are trying to leave Lebanon after last August’s explosion, raising fears for…

NIGERIA: ‘No evil will take away our faith’
A Christmas Eve attack by Boko Haram – that left at least 11 dead and two church…

UK: Congratulations to Fiona
The UK head of a leading Catholic charity for persecuted Christians has warmly welcomed the appointment of…

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…

SYRIA: A Mass for you
On the 20th anniversary of his episcopal ordination, a Syrian archbishop will offer Mass for all supporters…

PAKISTAN: After 11 years, Imran finally walks free
A Christian man in Pakistan will at last walk out of prison a free man – after…

SYRIA: Tribute paid to bishop of bomb-blasted cities
A leading Catholic charity has paid tribute to an archbishop who died after “suffering with his people…

IRAQ: Pope’s visit offers us a lifeline
The Pope’s decision to visit Iraq may prove vital to saving its ancient Christian community from extinction…

IRAQ: Church welcomes 2021 papal visit
Iraq’s Christians have welcomed news that Pope Francis is set to go to Iraq next Spring –…

PAKISTAN: Christian woman murdered for refusing to convert and marry
A manhunt is underway in Pakistan for a Muslim man accused of shooting dead a Christian woman…

NIGERIA: Freed at last
There is rejoicing in Nigeria after a Catholic priest from the capital, Abuja, was released 10 days…