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.
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."
Indonesia: the life of a Catholic teen in an ocean of Muslims
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“I am happy to live my life as a young Catholic. Although we are a minority—with people around us who are all Muslims—we can live together."
For Indian Catholic, bitter memories a decade after deadly Hindu violence
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“Though so many died and despite all the destruction of property, no one betrayed Christ. We stood firm in our faith. We were able to face this terror only because God was with us. "
