Tag: attacks on churches
Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed...
The Diocese of Dori confirmed to Vatican News on Monday evening that 12 were killed in the initial attack, while three others died later
Catholic priest, Baptist pastor reported killed in Myanmar bombing
Myanmar has been in turmoil since Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government was toppled in a military coup almost two years ago
‘For my Church and my people’: Exiled Filipino Protestant bishop bears...
‘Tell the whole world of what we suffer and our dreams of a better life. We hope the persecution of us Lumads would stop.”
Soldiers take over Catholic church in Myanmar’s Shan State
Priests, nuns, and students who were in the church when the soldiers arrived were detained
Soldiers torch Catholic church in Myanmar
The St. Matthew Catholic Church in Dawnyaykhu in Phruso Township in Karenni State was gutted by flames
Myanmar’s Catholic bishops call on country’s military to respect places of...
“We strongly demand respect for life, respect for the sanctity of sanctuary in places of worship, hospitals and schools,” said the bishops
Manila prelate condoles with families of victims of Pentecost Sunday massacre
“We hope that we will be able to understand that everyone needs to be in solidarity with others and live in safety and peace”
Nigeria church massacre: Pope Francis mourns victims of ‘unspeakable violence’
A telegram sent on the pope’s behalf said that he was praying “for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence”
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
Soldiers enter Catholic cathedral in Myanmar to search for weapons
The soldiers left on Saturday after discovering only two ceremonial swords given to Archbishop Marco Tin Win
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