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In Libya, the Church has never left the side of its people

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"I must say that the Catholic Church has stayed in Libya throughout the years of conflict—even when all other Churches and all European embassies left the country."

Nigerian government is ‘not doing enough to protect Christians and Muslims’

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"The herdsmen, already designated a terrorist group by the international community, act with impunity. The lack of significant prosecution of their crimes fuels the belief that they have the backing of the federal government."

Martyr shrine in Egypt honors 21 ISIS victims five years after death

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“I’m the mother of martyrs, I’m proud of them. They intercede for me and their father in heaven.” She said she is praying for ISIS followers, calling on “God to give them the light and open their eyes to the truth and the good.”

In Turkey, ‘Christians are losing everything they own’

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"The people feel as though they are being 'dispossessed' without legal recourse. They are losing everything they own without an actual legal basis. They are losing everything Christians have worked for over the course of history."

Pakistan: ‘Asia Bibi jurisprudence’ gives hope to Christians facing blasphemy charges

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"Pakistani journalists now readily refer to Asia Bibi when a new case hits the headlines. They have realized the importance of the issue and it is becoming increasingly difficult to sweep blasphemy-related cases under the carpet."

In Nigeria, a kidnapped seminarian is found murdered

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"The world needs to wake up. The Nigerian government is facing an enormous challenge. The insecurity is as bad as in times of civil war. Nigeria is a multi-faith and multi-ethnic nation, and security must be provided for all.”

Young Iraqi Christian eyes future with mixture of hope and dread

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"There is no justice or equality for Christians here; unemployment rates are high here, too. And the ISIS occupation has left a legacy of distrust between Christians and Muslims in the region."

Syria, a country in agony, is ‘living an anticipated Lenten fast’

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The situation is so serious for some families that they can “barely afford to buy food and there is a shortage of fuel for heating the houses; the electricity supply is interrupted almost every day and people’s money is worth less and less each month.”

Pakistan: Christians, accused of lynching, are set free

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"Throughout Pakistan, people had been praying, every day praying that the court would rule in their favor. It is a big day for us all. The accused have been through a big, big trauma and now, thank God, they have come out the other side.”

In India, millions protest discriminatory citizenship act

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“These are extremely bad times for Christians in India. We have had consistent attacks on pastors, priests and lay Christians.  Church property is targeted. And there is intimidation, harassment and denigration of Christians by Hindu nationalist groups."
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