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BURKINA FASO: Christian villagers systematically attacked, expelled and exterminated
Christians in northern Burkina Faso have been given violent ultimatums by Islamist extremists to flee their villages…
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BURKINA FASO: Stop support for jihadists – says bishop
A bishop in Burkina Faso has called on the international community to stop the flow of weapons…
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ETHIOPIA: Islamists bribing Christians to convert
Young Christians in Ethiopia are being lured to convert to Islam by promises of jobs, education, help…
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CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE: Reaching out in faith within the rain forests
A Catholic charity’s fact-finding and project-assessment trip to a remote corner of Africa – the first of…
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DRC: “Our sufferings serve material interests of other nations”
The international community is profiting from a humanitarian crisis sweeping the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according…
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INTERNATIONAL: World community looks on while Christian persecution worsens
The persecution of Christians is worse than at any time in history – but it is being…
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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…
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BURKINA FASO: Overcoming hatred with help for all
ACN project head warns of growing Islamist influence from abroad Praises Church’s outreach to the poor regardless…
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NIGERIA: Bishop speaks about Church attack
Armed men open fire, 13 dead and 26 wounded Pope Francis sends message of condolence After armed…
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NIGERIA: Supporting widows and orphans
Vital assistance from a leading Catholic charity is to be provided for Nigerian widows and orphans who…
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TANZANIA: For we walk by faith
Thousands of Christians in Tanzania are walking up to 15 kilometres to get to Church…
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EGYPT: Pope’s visit set to “reknit” ties with Islam
Pope Francis has high hopes his visit to Egypt will help heal interfaith…