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.
Seminarian in Indonesia Returns to medicine During Pandemic
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"I believed that God would surely keep me safe if he wanted me to continue my service. And if I had to die, I would die in peace."
Living in fear and misery after church attacks in Bangladesh
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"As the attacks took place, I fled to the forest with my family out of fear."
In Afghanistan, a dark future for religious freedom
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"All those who do not espouse the extreme Islamist views of the Taliban are at risk, even moderate Sunni."
Catholic nurse comes under fire from Muslim colleagues
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"They called me a churi (low caste), an abusive term reserved for sanitation workers, and said they refused to work under a Christian."
ACN helps Catholics in India cope with second wave of COVID-19
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This second massive wave of infections has caught the dioceses with empty coffers.
Bishop in Myanmar dies of COVID-19—a servant of the people
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News reports are showing people dying in their homes and in ambulances without proper treatment. The pandemic is out of control, spreading fear and anxiety among the population.
