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For Indian Catholic, bitter memories a decade after deadly Hindu violence
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“Though so many died and despite all the destruction of property, no one betrayed Christ. We stood firm in our faith. We were able to ...
In Pakistan, Catholic teenager prays for peace, security
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"We are considered the lowest ranking members of society, people with whom Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink. School text books paint a ...
In North Korea, despite hostile regime, the faith clings to life
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"The truth is that there are some genuine faithful among those North Koreans who come to Mass in Changchung Cathedral. Though attendees are mobilized by ...
In Bahrain, groundbreaking for the cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia
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The cathedral will be a significant symbol in a region where many run great risks and some even lose their lives for practicing their faith.
In Philippines, a third priest is killed in six months
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"The Church will always stand up for peace and mercy. Revenge is not in keeping with our message. Our first tool for social change is ...
Expert: In Indonesia ‘terrorism could strengthen moderate Islam’
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"Indonesia will certainly become more Islamic; but hopefully still within the country’s existing constitutional and democratic framework. For us Christians, the task is clear: we ...
Church bombings in Indonesia prompt pastor’s call for forgiveness
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SURABAYA is the capital city of East Java Province, Indonesia. Like many cities in Indonesia, 80 percent of Surabaya’s population is Muslim. Most Indonesian Muslims ...
Christians in Indonesia feel ‘desperate, terrorized’ by bombings
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“Our faithful are afraid, but we, their pastors, constantly call on them to remain calm. The terrorists are trying to scare us, but we must ...
Christians in India suffer from attacks by radical Hindus
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Modi's ministers have repeatedly emphasized their support for measures intended to "protect" the Hindu religion, the bishop said. In the eyes of Hindu nationalists, religious ...
Archbishop asks for prayers after attack on Christians in Pakistan
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“When we see these atrocities happening one after another, we very much depend on the spiritual communion that we have with friends and benefactors of ...