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.
Jihadists attack church in Pakistan, but authorities prevent mass killing
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“We need your prayers, not just at Christmas time, but all year round because the risk is always there.”
Freed from Muslim captors, Filipino priest still believes in inter-religious dialogue
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"To the Muslims of Marawi and Lanao del Sur, I declare that I continue to believe that we can still be united as Muslims and Christians. We are not enemies, we believe in one God."
In Bangladesh, Church stands up for ethnic minorities
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The Catholic Church in Bangladesh is speaking up for the rights of the country’s ethnic minorities, bemoaning the fact that ethnic and religious minorities are not explicitly mentioned in the nation’s constitution.
Attack frightens Nepal’s Catholics
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An arson attack on the cathedral Church of Apostolic Vicariate of Nepal has left the country’s small Catholic community in a state of shock.
Iraq: ISIS damaged over 12,000 homes on the Nineveh Plain
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ISIS damaged more than 12,000 private homes in 12 Christian villages on the Nineveh Plain in northern Iraq. Close to 700 homes were completely destroyed.
