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.
Pakistan: Christian woman murdered for refusing to convert and marry
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"Sonia’s killing demonstrates the mortal danger girls and young women—especially those from Christian and other minority backgrounds—face in situations where they are under pressure to marry and abandon their faith."
Armenia feels forgotten, betrayed by international community
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"The Armenian people have always come back again from the midst of indescribable calamities, and they have done so in peace, without vengeance or bitterness."
Pakistan: Abducted Christian girl is safe
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“There can be no compromise on cases involving underage marriage.”
India: Church leaders urge government to protect Christians against attacks triggered by anti-conversion campaign
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“The number of atrocities targeting Christians in this state is rising alarmingly."
Pakistani Catholic still lives in hiding after blasphemy acquittal two decades ago
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“The blasphemy law is misused to target the innocent. If you stay silent, they start suspecting. If you try to answer their allegations, they twist your statements. It must end."
In Pakistan, another Christian girl is kidnapped
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Annually up to 1,000 young Christian and Hindu girls aged between 12 and 25 are abducted by Muslim men, forcibly married and converted.
