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.
Islamist terror targeting Christians is on the rise in Indonesia
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"They see Christians as one of their enemies. They see Christians as thogut, an Arabic term for those who disobey God's regulations. "
After seven years on death row, Pakistani couple is acquitted of blasphemy charges
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“I have to confess that after the justices had given their verdict I wept. There were times when I wondered if, after so long, justice would ever prevail in this case.”
The pandemic in India: ‘we must fight together if we want to survive,’ says archbishop
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"Political power, economic security, physical health: all of this is ephemeral and will not last. What matters most is charity, fraternity, and compassion—values as they were lived by Holy Mother Teresa of Calcutta."
In India, Church is overwhelmed by COVID-19
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“Often we had to turn away patients as we could admit only 125 at a time. Yet they kept calling and coming. I have never seen human suffering like this.”
In Myanmar, grief and shock after army attacks a Catholic church
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"Let us remember the blood that is spilled is not some enemy’s blood. Those who died and those who were wounded are citizens of this country.”
Sacristan in Indonesia keeps suicide bombers out of cathedral
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"I did not know what had hit me. I just felt something was burning. It was very hot. And blood poured out of my wounds. Yet, I still could stand. My heart said: ‘God, please help me. I am burning.’"
