Tag: attacks on Christians
Pope Francis condemns Philippines Mass bombing, extends prayers for victims
"I would like to assure you of my prayers for the victims of the attack in the Philippines this morning, where a bomb exploded during Mass"
Caritas Philippines condemns bombing that kills at least 4, injures 42...
The blast occurred during the celebration of the Holy Mass in Dimaporo Gymnasium in Mindanao State University on the First Sunday of Advent
Abduction of Christian girls in Pakistan worsens, says ACN report
A 2022 report said there were at least 78 documented cases of abduction, forcible conversion to Islam and forcible marriage of young women
Christians in India protest targeted hate, violence against communities, individuals
The protesters held placards that read “Every persecution makes Christians stronger in faith,” “Stop attack against Christians"
‘Women often targeted in discrimination against Christian minorities’
"In many countries where religious persecution is still rife, violence against women is often used as a weapon of discrimination”
‘State authoritarianism’ in Asia restricts freedom to worship, says new report
From tightening constraints in Vietnam to an almost total ban in North Korea, state authoritarianism restricts ability to worship freely
Christians most persecuted among displaced people, reveals latest Open Doors report
The report said the unique story of each displaced Christian varies based on their “personal layers of vulnerability”
At least 50 feared dead in attack on Catholic church in...
The attack took place during a Pentecost Sunday service at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in the town of Owo
Ecumenical group reports 53 incidents of violence against Christians in India
An international Christian rights organization warned against what it noted as “a sharp increase in persecution” across eight states in India