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: family of abducted Catholic girl, 14, takes case to High Court
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Nakash, the kidnapper, argues that, contrary to Pakistani law, which forbids marriage to minors, marrying Maira is sanctioned by Islamic custom which, he claims, says it is valid provided the girl has had her first period.
For Christians in Pakistan, pandemic lockdown spells hunger, hardship
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The emergency program will provide food parcels to more than 5000 of the poorest families, families that were already living below the poverty threshold before the pandemic.
Christian girl, 14, abducted during virus lockdown in Pakistan, forced to wed kidnapper and renounce her faith
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Mr. Sandhu said he would appeal the decision, taking the case to Lahore High Court and if necessary Pakistan’s Supreme Court, which in October 2018 sensationally overturned the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman on death row for blasphemy.
Pakistan: Christians, other religious minorities are denied COVID-19 aid
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He called on the Pakistan government to provide masks, gloves and other COVID-19 protective equipment for sanitary workers and domestic workers—many of whom are Christians.
The Catholic Church in Cambodia: a small community comes into its own
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“We are gradually getting a feel for how art, evangelization and respect for the culture can all work together to help us understand one another.”
One year after Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, priest demands justice
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"We feel as if we are betrayed. Just to arouse the emotions of the people, the representatives of the government say something about the investigations [into the bombings]. It is only a good slogan for the next election.”
