The Voice of the suffering and persecuted
Congolese bishops warn that country could break up
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“The hour is grave. Our country is in danger,” warn the bishops, “if we are not careful, we are going to wake up one morning with a country which has been Balkanized."
Boko Haram did ‘the unthinkable’ to her, but Janada stands tall
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My father put his head down in submission to be killed and answered: “I cannot sleep with my own flesh and blood, my own daughter, I would rather die than commit this abomination.”
Young Christians from all over Syria gather, hopeful about the future
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“I am a Syrian Christian living in Syria, and I want to stay in my country and serve it through my experience and skills.”
‘The Pope’s visit to South Sudan will be a source of joy!’
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Violence between armed groups and hunger are two of the most serious problems in South Sudan. It is estimated that around seven million people, a third of the population, live in a state of severe food insecurity,
Terrorism gains ground in Burkina Faso, targeting priests and religious
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"Terrorism is gaining more and more ground.” A few months ago, the congregation was run out of the city of Pama. Last March, the terrorists sealed off the city."
In Ukraine, the Church suffers alongside its people
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When the war in Ukraine began, many people ran away from the worst-hit areas. The Church, however, remained to help to look after all those who could not, or would not go away.
‘Syrians are too poor to pay for surgery,’ says Aleppo archbishop
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An increasing number of people die for lack of medication, the impossibly high cost of surgery and the general destruction of hospitals and clinics.
Ukraine: Missiles strike close to Albertine Brothers
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"Most attacks are launched at night, but there have also been explosions nearby when the meals were being served at about 10 in the morning. "
For the Church in Bulgaria,‘what was a dream is now a reality’
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"Finally, we have been able to bring to fruition this wonderful initiative, which is going to be an instrument for prayer and education for young and old alike.”
ACN’s #RedWeek highlights religious freedom and persecution of Christians
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People all over the world will be reminded of the plight of persecuted Christians and the lack of religious freedom in many countries during the month of November, with buildings and landmarks in a number countries illuminated in red.