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: 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."
The seed of Thomas the Apostle: missionaries from India serve in Africa
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“Thus begins the process of implanting the order of the Discalced Carmelites deep into Zambian soil."
Mozambique: How many more deaths will it take before the world takes action?
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"The terrorists seem to want to cause maximum damage and sow the greatest terror in their destructive frenzy. We wonder how many more deaths there must be before the world does something to stop this violence?"
In northern Mozambique, ‘they are shooting everywhere’
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"When these attacks take place, the people flee into the mountains, and so it is difficult to communicate with them on account of the weak phone signal, plus batteries on their mobile phones have run out,”
Cholera, terror, COVID-19: northern Mozambique bleeds from many wounds
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“The Church in Mozambique is an anchor of hope and charity in a sea of suffering and violence.”
