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In Pakistan, discrimination turns violent for a Catholic teenager
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"It is dangerous for me in Pakistan. I have never felt respected, and I have never been able to worship freely. My textbook says that ...
In Indonesia, Non-Muslims Face bans in their community
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“This village rule contradicts Indonesian law: the Pancasila, the country’s official philosophical foundation, as well as our constitution. Intolerance like this must be avoided so ...
Hindu nationalist win worries religious minorities in India
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"Hindu nationalism is growing and the minorities—both the Christians and the Muslims—often find ourselves abandoned in the face of social injustice and discrimination for religious ...
Asia Bibi flies to freedom, making her way to Canada
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“We thank God that the family is now being reunited at long last. We pray to God that they will have a better future and ...
In Sri Lanka, where faithful are afraid, ‘peace is the way’
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Father Malaka Leonard Fernando is the Minister Provincial of the Vice Province of our Lady of Lanka, Sri Lanka, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans. ...
Easter morning suicide bombings of churches, hotels in Sri Lanka kill more than 250
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In a message to ACN donors, Bishop Mendis said that “we need your prayers that peace and harmony may be restored to our country.” He ...
In Pakistan, state schools are a harsh environment for Christians
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“Despite what I’ve experienced, I believe that I will be successful. And when I worry, I recite Psalm 23; I always carry a rosary with ...
For Christians in Zanzibar, bitter memories of time of terror
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"When I was offered a bodyguard, I refused, believing that the work of Jesus did not require a machine gun; He promised his people that ...
Islamist extremists try to create chaos and interreligious tension in the Philippines
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"The Christian minority on the island of Jolo are not the only victims; there are also Muslims who tell me: 'Father, we too are threatened ...
In Pakistan, there are many Asia Bibis the world doesn’t know about, languishing in prison
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Section 295B stipulates a life sentence for anyone who desecrates the Koran, while insulting the Prophet Muhammed carries the death sentence under Section 295C.
