The Voice of the suffering in Africa
Here you’ll find the latest updates on the struggles and resilience of persecuted communities around the world. These stories highlight both the challenges they endure and the faith that sustains them. Stay connected to learn how hope continues to shine through suffering.
DRC: The Church at the bottom of a mine
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Equipped with rocks and hammers, they grind the mineral into a dust and sift it in the bottom of a basin, just like the gold diggers from ages past.
DRC bishops: ‘May the government accept its responsibilities’
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They possess vital minerals, particularly coltan, which is indispensable for high-tech devices. But these blessings have become curses for inhabitants of the region, who are subjected to the violence and exploitation of armed militias.
Nigeria: Evidence of discrimination of Christians
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“Those that are not Muslims don’t vote for our party. Most of them. So why should I give them the deputy governor position? I did my calculation, and I knew we could win the election without giving them [that].”
Mozambique Church pursues interreligious dialogue to stem terrorism
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“We are encouraging parish priests to create interreligious groups, and we are providing training in all the northern districts to promote interreligious dialogue and create bridges for people to meet and talk to each other in safety."
Bishop in Nigeria marks anniversary of church massacre
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It is important to mark the anniversary of the massacre by “reminding the world of the evil of terrorism and the long-term effects it has on people.”
Nigeria: Call for the beatification of terror victims
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They died while worshipping God in his own house, so [beatification] would go a long way toward strengthening the faith of those who are practicing in war-torn areas, or in places like northern Nigeria, where most Christians are persecuted.”
