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In Pakistan, ‘Christians are a community of the very poor, living in conditions of semi-slavery’
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"Our people have a very simple but very strong faith. Despite the problems of access to education and the lack of opportunities, the people are ...
Asia Bibi’s family thanks God for her acquittal from death sentence
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"May our Lord bless and protect Asia and her family and keep all our Christian brothers and sisters safe here in Pakistan.”
In Indonesia, a teenager is grateful for construction of ‘real’ church
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"Now we are building a real church, the church that we’ve been missing for 17 years."
Asia Bibi: acquittal of blasphemy charge could be close, says family
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“[The judgment] may come tomorrow. It may come after two or three days but I am sure it will be favorable.”
Pakistan Christian is thrown off roof for refusing to embrace Islam
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"In Pakistan, it is difficult to receive justice if you are a member of a religious minority. Many members of minority groups are not even ...
Indonesia: the life of a Catholic teen in an ocean of Muslims
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“I am happy to live my life as a young Catholic. Although we are a minority—with people around us who are all Muslims—we can live ...
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.








