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.
In Pakistan, a plea to end forced marriage and conversion of women and girls
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Christian and Hindu girls are particularly vulnerable, as they are targeted to be forcibly converted to Islam and have far less social and legal backing.
In Pakistan, Christians are ‘the poorest of the poor’
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"The main challenge for Christians is education, otherwise they will not have the means to lift themselves out of poverty."
Anti-conversion law foments anti-Christian campaign in central India
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“Even an act of Christian charity can be construed as a case of illegally attempted conversion,” Shah said.
Nepal: Local Church is shocked by arrest of two women religious
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"The Catholic community views this incident as an attack on minority communities, and an attempt to criminalize in particular Christian missionary activities."
Taliban rule in Afghanistan poses a threat to Pakistan’s Christians
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"Such attacks on churches and minority communities illustrate that Pakistan has always been receptive to fundamentalism."
In India, a priest is acquitted of attempting ‘forcible religious conversion’
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"The seminary has been there for over 25 years and we have never forced anyone to convert."
