Cardinal Sako, Patriarch of Chaldean Catholics Says: “I’m Disappointed by the Holy See’s Position”

Sep 27, 2023 17:06

Rafael Llanes

Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

India: Omission of religious persecution in Manipur conflict denounced

A catholic charity has strongly condemned narratives of the recent conflicts in Manipur which eliminate all mention of the religious dimension of the situation.

Sep 06, 2023 22:48

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

She converts from Islam to Christianity, her father seeks her out to kill her, and justice finally protects her

Together with other religious minorities in Nigeria, the persecution of Christians in Nigeria is especially severe. Worldwide, over 5,500 Christians were killed for their faith last year. Of those, 90% were Nigerian. In Nigeria, Christian converts from Islam, such as Mary, face significant social hostility.

Aug 28, 2023 21:46

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Hindu persecution of Christians in India leaves 50,000 displaced, 150 killed

Buildings set on fire include St Paul’s Church and Pastoral Training Centre in Sangaiprou, Imphal – and the police was “nowhere to be seen” as the aggression was unfolding, according to the source.

Aug 24, 2023 17:37

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Jews Seek to Appropriate Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites on Mount Carmel

The monastery has been targeted by this group for months. Initially, there were sporadic visits to the church by small groups. Then dozens of people arrived at the place by bus; they “assaulted” the sacred place. The majority were young people accompanied by adults. They began to pray “provocatively,” making irreverent gestures towards the altars of the shrine’s interior. Provocations, insults and expletives that the local Christians have always rejected.

Aug 23, 2023 14:43

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

Will we survive another 24 hours? Catholics beheaded, raped or enslaved in Burkina Faso

Father Rouamba said that he would like to “set up support units to offer spiritual and psychological support.”

Aug 23, 2023 02:20

ZENIT Staff

After WYD, Pope receives Portuguese Prime Minister at Vatican

During the cordial discussions at the Secretariat of State, they appreciated the effective collaboration in the organization of World Youth Day and the visit of His Holiness to Portugal from August 2 to 6, 2023

Pope attends surprise meeting of priests in Rome area where murders have occurred

Pope Francis chose to visit this prefecture because two serious events have recently occurred here: Michelle Maria Causo and Rossella Nappini were murdered in recent months.

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Cardinal Sako, Patriarch of Chaldean Catholics Says: “I’m Disappointed by the Holy See’s Position”

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She converts from Islam to Christianity, her father seeks her out to kill her, and justice finally protects her

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Jews Seek to Appropriate Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites on Mount Carmel

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