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International Christian Persecution: Remembering the Mistreated

Today’s America is facing moral and political divisions that especially challenge our Christian communities. During these times of increasing uncertainty, we need to be aware of dangers that could affect our families and the future our faith. However, a clear-eyed look beyond our American borders reveals another and even more urgent reality: internationally, Christians are […]

Catholic church shelled again in battle-ravaged Myanmar

Religious buildings including Catholic churches and convents continue to be the primary target of Myanmar’s military, which is reinforcing its troops to crush local militias. Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Pekhon town, which belongs to the Diocese of Pekhon in Shan state, was hit by military artillery on Nov. 9. There were no reported […]

Kurdistan: Christian suburb of Ankawa becomes a district with full powers

Ankawa, the Christian suburb of Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, has been designated a district. In the past it welcomed thousands of Christian families who fled from Mosul and the Nineveh plain following the rise of the Islamic State group. Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani made the announcement on Monday during a visit […]

Thailand steps up crackdown on human traffickers

Thai authorities are stepping up their campaign against human traffickers who continue smuggl-ing large numbers of migrants from neighbouring countries. They are issuing arrest wa-rrants for people smugglers whose assets will be seized if they are convicted of human trafficking, money laundering and other crimes, according to Labour Minister Suchart Chom-klin. In addition, the Ministry […]

Catacombs to remind Korean Catholics of early persecution

The Archdiocese of Gwangju in South Korea has installed 14 catacomb murals in a Catholic cemetery to help the faithful pray and meditate as well as to learn about the early days of the Church and the persecution of Christians. Archbishop Hyginus Kim Hee-joong of Gwangju blessed the murals on the wall behind Catholic Park […]

Army Attacks Continue in Myanmar’s Most Christian State

More than 160 buildings in a town in north-western Myanmar, including at least two churches, have been destroyed by fires caused by shelling by government troops, local media and activists reported Saturday. The destruction of parts of the town of Thantlang in Chin state appeared to be another escalation in the ongoing struggle between Myanmar’s military-installed […]

Christians publicly shaved to ‘return’ to Hinduism in Chhattisgarh

To achieve this goal, Hindu extremists shaved their heads and put coconuts in their hands as part of a Hindu religious ritual. Such acts were accompanied by the threat of seizing land, homes and properties owned by Christians and having them denied access to publicly owned forest land if they did not comply. “This is […]

Indian witch-hunt survivor honoured with civilian award

Tribal Christians in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand are delighted after the federal government awarded one of its highest civilian awards to Chutni Mahto for her campaign to end witchcraft. Mahto was presented with the Padma Shri (noble one in blossom) by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital New Delhi on […]