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.
It takes vigor to be a faithful Catholic in Nigeria
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“Know that God sees your tears and knows what you are going through; He has vowed not to leave you orphans. So, brace up and take courage."
Cardinal reports on crisis in Nicaragua, regime use of deadly force
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“Hearing the appeal by Pope Francis to be [for the churches to become] ‘field hospitals,’ many of our parishes have given shelter to those seeking safety and help to the injured."
Nigerian prelate pleads for dialogue in wake of wave of killings
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"But even in the midst of violence caused either by Boko Haram, militant herdsmen or yet to be identified “foreign invaders,” I believe peace is very possible as we are determined to sustain the culture of civilized conduct and peace."
Nigerian bishop fears for the worst from attacks by Fulani herdsmen
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"Don’t do as you did in Rwanda; don’t wait for the genocide to happen before intervening!”
Bishop hopes peace talks will bring South Sudanese refugees home
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“This peace would allow them to go back to their homes and live in a dignified way, not as they do in the camps where there are so many difficulties.”
Mozambique bishop calls for calm after burst of jihadist terror
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"So far nobody can confirm with any certainty whom we are dealing with. There were no common factors among the victims of the attacks, who were from different villages and of different religions. It doesn’t appear to be a persecution of Christians specificallyo far nobody can confirm with any certainty whom we are dealing with,” he continued, adding that “there were no common factors among the victims of the attacks, who were from different villages and of different religions. It ...





