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News of the Suffering and Persecuted
Find the latest updates on the struggles and resilience of persecuted communities around the world. Stay connected to learn how hope continues to shine through suffering.
Abbot is neither pro-Israel nor pro-Palestine
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“At the moment, we are living in a very polarized environment. There is a lot of pressure to pick a camp and make accusations, but if you do so, you become part of this game. The reality is very complicated, with many ‘footnotes,’ ‘brackets,’ and ‘parentheses.’”
Pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fátima comes to ACN
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“The origin of ACN is closely linked to the apparitions and grace of Fátima, where Our Lady chose to show the Church the path to triumph over evil in the world: through love, prayer, sacrifice, and consecration to her Immaculate Heart."
Congo-Brazzaville: A forgotten Church
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"Despite its natural wealth, and income generated by exports of wood and oil, the people are very poor, not only financially, but morally, too. Congo-Brazzaville has a turbulent history, which has left its mark on the population."
Catechist is kidnapped and killed in Burkina Faso
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The catechist was abducted last night by terrorists and his lifeless body was found near Zigni this morning. According to local sources reporting to the charity more people were kidnapped and killed along with him.
In Africa, sports and advertising push illegal emigration
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A bishop from Equatorial Guinea reflects on the causes and consequences of migration in Africa, and asks for a stronger focus on the fight against poverty and illegal emigration. In 2023, at least 8,565 people died on migratory routes all over the world, making it the deadliest year on record, according to figures published on March 6th by the International Organization for Migration. The Mediterranean route continues to be the most dangerous, with at least 3,129 people dying or going ...
Brazil: Urbanization poses pastoral challenges
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.“Church organizations and the authorities must find ways to provide families with access to basic services in their homelands. Often it is situations like these that force them to emigrate to the cities, as they must choose between access to education, health care and food, and remaining connected to their traditions and way of life.v.“Church organizations and the authorities must find ways to provide families with access to basic services in their homelands. Often it is situations like these that ...





