The Voice of the suffering in Asia
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.
Victims of Easter bombings in Sri Lanka call on Pope for help
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"At first the responsibility was laid at the feet of the Islamic community, but now there are elements that point to a political plot, with connections between certain political groups and the extremists who set off the bombs.”
Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka–unanswered questions
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"My suspicions came up immediately after the attack, because I felt that a ragtag band of youngsters could not have carried out this kind of very professional thing."
In Pakistan, most Christians are relegated to lowliest, demeaning jobs
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“In 27 years of service, I have observed that they prefer Christians only as sweepers not as managers. This prejudice runs deep in society even among those educated."
Sri Lanka: Cardinal wants clarity on suspicion of political collusion in Easter Sunday bombings
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"They knew beforehand from information they had gathered and also from warnings given by the Indian intelligence services, but they did nothing. In fact, the government seems to have done its best to prevent the arrest of the attackers."
2021: Worst year for Christians in India
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“Even offering a gift or free admission or a textbook to a Hindu student by a Christian or a Christian school can be labeled as an attempt at religious conversion and trigger a charge of violating the law."
Pastor, champion of persecuted Christians, is murdered in Pakistan
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Pastor Silraj lost his son-in-law in the All Saints’ Church attack and afterwards committed his ministry to reaching out to survivors.
