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.
For a Catholic family in Pakistan, poverty is a bitter reality
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“Because of the good people God sent to us, I am able to participate in a pre-medical program at a college. I face religious discrimination there, as the school is Muslim, but I know that God is with me. ... It is my deep desire to become a doctor and help the poor, so no one dies like my father did.”
In Pakistan, ‘Christians are a community of the very poor, living in conditions of semi-slavery’
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"Our people have a very simple but very strong faith. Despite the problems of access to education and the lack of opportunities, the people are faithful to the Gospel, and our churches are full. Some 90 percent of Catholic Christians attend Mass every Sunday, and many also go to Mass during the week."
Asia Bibi’s family thanks God for her acquittal from death sentence
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"May our Lord bless and protect Asia and her family and keep all our Christian brothers and sisters safe here in Pakistan.”
In Indonesia, a teenager is grateful for construction of ‘real’ church
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"Now we are building a real church, the church that we’ve been missing for 17 years."
Asia Bibi: acquittal of blasphemy charge could be close, says family
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“[The judgment] may come tomorrow. It may come after two or three days but I am sure it will be favorable.”
Pakistan Christian is thrown off roof for refusing to embrace Islam
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"In Pakistan, it is difficult to receive justice if you are a member of a religious minority. Many members of minority groups are not even aware that they have the same rights as Muslims."
