Nicaragua will be left without nuns and religious: government expels them all and sets date for their departure

Dec 05, 2024 18:00

Enrique Villegas

Many of these nuns are expected to seek refuge in Latin American Photo: BBC

the Nicaraguan government’s persecution of the Catholic Church remains as severe as ever

Father Thomas Oyode, rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Agenegabode

What initially started as a single day of solidarity has now evolved into a week-long or even month-long series of prayer vigils Photo: ACN

the terrorists set fire to many houses belonging both to Christians and Muslims.

Persecuted Christians

Priest kidnapped in Nigeria after saving two seminarians

Kidnapping for ransom has become an industry in Nigeria, and priests are often targeted.

Oct 30, 2024 18:46

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Mali: Jihadist group demands payments for freely practicing Christianity

Confidential sources contacted by ACN speak of a worsening of the discrimination against Christian communities in two villages in the Mopti region, Mali.

Oct 30, 2024 18:05

Maria Lozano

Analysis Opinion•Persecuted Christians

Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe, according to new study

Countries where Christian persecution and oppression has increased include world powers such as China and India, as well as Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country.

Oct 22, 2024 14:15

Amy Balog

Persecuted Christians

Burkina Faso: Terrorists carry out brutal massacre over three days

In early October, terrorists killed at least 150 people, including many Christians, in northeastern Burkina Faso, revealing their increasing brutality and determination to spread terror in a country where insurgents now control over half of the territory.

Oct 16, 2024 18:41

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains

Velingkar launched a campaign to replace Saint Francis as Protector of Goa, known affectionately as Goencho Saib, by Parshuram, a figure of Hindu mythology.

Oct 10, 2024 07:02

Elizabeth Owens

“As King of Peace”: Leo XIV’s first homily (almost poetic and prayer-like) on Palm Sunday, delivered to a world at war

Homily by Pope Leo XIV on Palm Sunday 2026

Pope Meets with Israeli and Palestinian Women at the Vatican

Layla al-Sheik, a Palestinian mother who lost her son Qusay in the Second Intifada, and Elana Kaminka, mother of Yannai, an Israeli soldier killed on October 7, shared their memories with their children and future generations, urging them to build a better future.

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Nicaragua will be left without nuns and religious: government expels them all and sets date for their departure

Two months after French church arson, donor gives $1 million to rebuild it

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Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Blocking Priests from Administering Last Rites

Nigerian Priest Freed After Offering Himself as Captive, While Abductions of Clergy Surge in the Region

#RedWednesday events in over 20 countries to raise awareness of Christian persecution

Burkina Faso: Priest calls for prayer after three new terrorist attacks

Priest kidnapped in Nigeria after saving two seminarians

Mali: Jihadist group demands payments for freely practicing Christianity

Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe, according to new study

Burkina Faso: Terrorists carry out brutal massacre over three days

Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains