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Major Archbishop Svativlav Shevchuck

ACN Honors Christian Martyrs at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuck said, “I express gratitude to Catholics in the US and worldwide, to His Eminence Cardinal Dolan, and to Aid to the Church in Need and for the support we experience every day.  Many of our bishops and most of our priests were supported by scholarships from your donors. Among those lucky students I was one!”

Gaza: “We are closer than ever to the crucified Savior” 

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According to Akroush, 30 Christians have died since the conflict began. Among them are the 17 victims of an attack on a Greek Orthodox parish compound in October of 2023, as well as the two women killed by snipers in the Catholic parish of the Holy Family. Another 11 people died from chronic illness that could not be adequately treated.

Burkina Faso: Terrorists attack “people of integrity”

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We ask ourselves: how did this happen? Who is supporting them? Who is funding them? Some of them are Burkinabe, our brothers, and they don’t even cover their faces. But the question is why. Why are they kidnapping and killing people? Why are they coming to take our goods and animals, and burning villages?”

Pope Francis prays for martyrs in March video

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Millions of Christians live in countries where religious freedom is not respected and where they may be subject to discrimination and persecution. In the Pope’s video message, these Christian communities are remembered, and examples of courage are cited, like the first Servant of God from Pakistan, Akash Bashir, who died at the age of 20 in 2015 while trying to prevent a terrorist attack on a church in Lahore.

Women protect the faith in Ukraine

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As many men fight on the frontlines, women face domestic challenges alone, including the burden of raising children and caring for relatives, and the immense suffering that comes from not knowing if their sons and husbands will return home from the war.

Pakistan: Justice for Jaranwala victims

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Qazi Faez Isa, the Chief Justice of Pakistan and head of the Supreme Court, described the report as being “[worthy of] the dustbin.” According to the Court, the report lacked relevant information, like details of arrests, and investigation agencies were seemingly not determined to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Mozambique: Christians fleeing terror “only bring what they can carry”

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For now, the main concern has been finding shelter and support for the internally displaced. “They are fleeing villages that are reduced to ashes, and those whose villages might be next  are also running. The only thing they are sure of is the starting point… They are searching for a safe place; I don’t know where they will find it. Perhaps they will have to settle for the least unsafe.”

A dark weekend of Christian persecution

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“At this painful time, we invite you to pray for those who have died in the faith, that they may rest in the Lord; for the healing of the wounded; and for the consolation of those who are grieving. Let us also pray for the conversion of those who continue to sow death and desolation in our country."

Mozambique: Insurgents target communities, churches

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The insurgency in northern Mozambique began in 2017, but attacks have increased this year. In the last few days alone, there have been several raids on towns and villages, and people have been kidnapped and killed.

Thirty Christians die in the Gaza Strip

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When the northern hospitals stopped functioning, he moved south, searching for treatment. But because of an increase in attacks, the hospitals in southern Gaza were also unable to provide treatment, and Hani died alone, far from his wife and children.
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