John Pontifex, Author at ZENIT - English

Articles By John Pontifex

Persecuted Christians

Christian released after 8 years in jail for unintentionally burning newspaper with Islamic phrases

Humayun Allahrakha (formerly known as Humayun Faisal Masih), now 32, was burning newspaper in Sanda, a town in Lahore district, in May 2015 when Muslim onlookers accused him of blasphemy, claiming that the papers contained verses of the Qur’an.

Apr 03, 2023 07:46

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Haiti: Second kidnapped priest released

Religious superior: ‘When will this spate of violence end?’.

Mar 26, 2023 04:05

Local Church•Religious Freedom•Testimonies

King Charles III meets survivors of persecution

The King listened as Father Alfred Ebalu, a survivor of abduction, death threats and violence in Nigeria, highlighted growing persecution of Christians and others in Africa’s most populous country.

Dec 09, 2022 20:14

Persecuted Christians

Rosary Inspires Release of Priest Kidnapped in Nigeria

Father Valentine Ezeagu Freed 36 Hours After Abduction

Dec 18, 2020 01:38

Persecuted Christians

After 11 Years, Imran Finally Walks Free

Case of Persecuted Christian Delayed 70 Times

Dec 15, 2020 15:02

Persecuted Christians

Christian Woman in Pakistan Murdered for Refusing to Convert and Marry

Growing Concerns for Safety of Christian and Hindu Girls

Dec 04, 2020 16:42

Persecuted Christians

Human Rights Group Decries Slow Pakistani Justice System

‘Seven Waster Years’

Oct 15, 2020 00:53

Religious Freedom

Pakistani Girl in Controversy Receives Death Threats

Interview with Aid to the Church in Need

Sep 02, 2020 16:12

Charities and Volunteering

Order of St Lazarus Helps Bind up Beirut’s Wounds

ACN Providing Emergency Aid

Aug 28, 2020 14:45

Justice and Peace

Pakistani Girl Escapes from ‘House of Hell’

14-Year-Old Maira Tells of Being Drugged, Raped and Blackmailed

Aug 25, 2020 13:28

Panic as Food Crisis Deepens in Pakistan

Bishop Warns People Could Turn to Violence

Aug 21, 2020 10:48

Religious Freedom

Aleppo Cathedral Rises from Ashes of Persecution

Key Support from Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need

Jul 20, 2020 15:27

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