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.
In war-torn Ethiopia, Church provides material and spiritual help
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'“I don’t have the words to describe their suffering; there is great despair and the people are traumatized,”
A bishop-elect is shot in South Sudan
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"South Sudan faces major challenges attributed to civil conflicts, recurring natural disasters such as floods, and economic collapse."
Africa: ACN helps victims of Islamic fanaticism
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Another factor crucial in keeping the faith alive is helping parishes rebuild their churches and the religious infrastructure that has disintegrated under Islamic terrorism.
In Mozambique, lack of hope entices the young to join terrorist ranks
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"One of the strong reasons that motivates our young people to allow themselves to be enticed and join the various forms of insurgencyis based on experience of lack of hope in a favorable future."
Democratic Republic of the Congo: bishops warn of threat of Islamism
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Prisoners who escaped the Islamist militia also confirmed to the bishops “that they had been compelled to convert to Islam.”
Nigeria: ‘before our glory departs’
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“Sadly, human life is hemorrhaging so badly in Nigeria, but the greatest tragedy is the death of empathy from those in power."
