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Program helps Christian women in Pakistan facing discrimination, social exclusion, and poverty
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"My classmates subjected me to constant discrimination and prejudice towards me and my family on account of our religion."
Islamist terror targeting Christians is on the rise in Indonesia
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"They see Christians as one of their enemies. They see Christians as thogut, an Arabic term for those who disobey God's regulations. "
After seven years on death row, Pakistani couple is acquitted of blasphemy charges
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“I have to confess that after the justices had given their verdict I wept. There were times when I wondered if, after so long, justice ...
The pandemic in India: ‘we must fight together if we want to survive,’ says archbishop
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"Political power, economic security, physical health: all of this is ephemeral and will not last. What matters most is charity, fraternity, and compassion—values as they ...
In India, Church is overwhelmed by COVID-19
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“Often we had to turn away patients as we could admit only 125 at a time. Yet they kept calling and coming. I have never ...
In Myanmar, grief and shock after army attacks a Catholic church
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"Let us remember the blood that is spilled is not some enemy’s blood. Those who died and those who were wounded are citizens of this ...
Sacristan in Indonesia keeps suicide bombers out of cathedral
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"I did not know what had hit me. I just felt something was burning. It was very hot. And blood poured out of my wounds. ...
Pakistan: senior imam backs Christian nurses in blasphemy crisis
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“It is proof that God does work miracles. We experience them in our lives – those who are enemies can be reconciled.”
India in the grip of COVID-19: ‘It is only our faith that keeps us going’
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"The importance of pastoral work in this time of crisis cannot be exaggerated. The more we do, the more is needed."
Christians are cast aside in Bangladesh
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"In the marketplace and in restaurants, separate plates, glasses and cups are reserved for ethnic indigenous peoples; Muslims and Hindus won’t use the same utensils ...