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Papal visit a ‘source of hope’ for East Timor
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Devotion to the Catholic Church is a distinguishing feature of East Timorese culture. Pope Francis will be the second Pope to visit the country and ...
Help to Build a Parish Church in Indonesia
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With 272 million people, Indonesia is the most populous Muslim nation in the world. But its religious make-up varies from place to place. The island ...
Pakistan: Widow of Christian killed by mob dies
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The tragedy that struck the Masih family has far-reaching consequences, disrupting the lives of many in Mujahid Colony. Families are displaced; businesses have closed; and ...
In Pakistan, calls for ‘swift justice’ after mob kills Christian
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The NJCP, a long-time project partner of ACN, also provided recommendations to the Pakistani authorities, aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future, improving law ...
Pakistan bishop calls on international community to stop abuse of blasphemy law
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Bishop Samson Shukardin of Hyderabad, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan, said that Christians and other beleaguered minorities will never feel safe in ...
A New Chapel for a Village in India
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The parish of Christ the King is in eastern India. The parish is very active, especially in its work with children and young adults. There is ...
Priest returns to Gaza to provide aid in the midst of war
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"We lost a child from Mother Teresa's orphanage. So, yes, it is painful, but at the same time, we know they are with God. They ...
Christian family attacked by angry mob in Pakistan
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Although ten members of the family were able to escape, Masih was critically injured before the police arrived and removed him from the mob. He ...
The 100th anniversary of the consecration of China
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In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI called upon the global Church to pray for the Church in China on May 24th, emphasizing the significance of the ...
India: Seminarian in dangerous jungle is ordained
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His journey to the priesthood began after praying fervently for his father’s recovery from cancer. He said, “I never thought of becoming a priest, but ...