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.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: bishop denounces persecution of the local Church
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"The Church is one of the few bodies speaking out against injustice and violence, and for this reason, the archbishop believes, the attacks appear to be “targeting particularly the structures of the Church.”
Colombian missionary is released after being held by jihadists for more than four years
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"Her release encourages us to keep praying for all those who are still hoping for freedom.”
Nigeria: ‘We know that Leah is alive, and we pray for her release’
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"Let’s keep our fingers crossed while holding on to God in faith for divine intervention. Leah and others will be freed one day. My prayer has always been: “Lord, please make it sooner than later!”
Church decries ‘slow genocide’ of Christians in Nigeria
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“They have an agenda, which is the Islamization of this country. And they are doing that by carefully eliminating all the Christians."
In Sierra Leone, “God is the solution”
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“One of the positive aspects of the shutdown of churches was that it brought us very close to the faithful."
Mozambique bishop: ‘Nobody asks for martyrdom, but it is something that can happen at any moment’
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“We may well be at risk, but at the same time we are here on a mission, and we are here for Jesus."
