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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 Syria, a Christian family stays put in the face of hardship
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He attributes his family’s survival to the aid of the Melkite Church, the work of the bishops and priests: “They have done great work in ...
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 ...
Wartime in Aleppo: ‘many days were like living in a movie’
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“I have two older brothers, both of whom have gone abroad, the first as an immigrant to Canada, and the second is waiting in Lebanon ...
From Colombia, a story of forgiveness without limits
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“On May 19, 2005, attending to my son's vault in a mausoleum I felt a need to look up, and I saw a sculpture depicting ...
In a Rio favela, a 12-year-old girl has bullet-proof faith
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LAÍS MARIA PEREIRA da Silva, 12, was born and raised in a part of Rio de Janeiro called Complexo da Maré , which comprises one ...
In Pakistan, God shines a light into Catholic girl’s fearful existence
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“There are Christians in the West? I thought that only Muslims were living in the West; but if that is so why do those Christians ...
In Nigeria, confrontation with deadly violence leaves Catholic teen in grip of fear
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"I pray that one day I will regain my self-confidence and overcome my fear and go back to school once again.”
Attacked by Muslim mob, Coptic woman is still living a nightmare
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"I no longer feel safe and I am terrified for the safety and future of my grandchildren and sons. Fear keeps me up late every ...
