The Voice of the suffering and persecuted​

They have been shot, stabbed, struck with machetes, and beaten to death.

Many of them had been identified as Christians and the terrorists were expressly seeking them out to kill them because of their faith.

"If there is any Church in need in Europe, then it is ours. In my Diocese of Banja Luka, 95 percent of the Church buildings were destroyed or severely damaged during the war."

The causes of the war are complex, but the results, as always, have been especially tragic for the civilian population.

“Even an act of Christian charity can be construed as a case of illegally attempted conversion,” Shah said.

"The campaign is “sending a clear message of solidarity with persecuted Christians throughout the world.”

"Lebanon is not an independent or free country anymore due to the Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs carried out by Hezbollah."

"We are here to serve the people, especially the poorest. Our role and commitment are to act as a presence that can bring light to the situation, inspired by the Gospel."

"The Catholic community views this incident as an attack on minority communities, and an attempt to criminalize in particular Christian missionary activities."

"Such attacks on churches and minority communities illustrate that Pakistan has always been receptive to fundamentalism."