Congo: Bishop calls on authorities to stop killings of Christians by Muslims

Jun 25, 2024 16:51

The terrorist group known as Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – which is affiliated with Daesh (ISIS) – carried out the killings in villages in North Kivu Province Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

highlights a worrying increase of discrimination and hostility against Christians in the United Kingdom.

Hana Bendcowsky, director of programs at the Rossing Center

Bishop Samson Shukardin, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan

Nurse Margaret Attah – who lost both legs and an eye in the atrocity and has been in a wheelchair since then

Persecuted Christians

14 Christians murdered in Congo after refusing to convert to Islam

The events occurred near the center of Eringeti approximately ten days ago and were documented in a chilling video that the jihadists disseminated and which reached Europe through civilian sources.

May 31, 2024 16:21

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Pakistani police charge Christian brutally assaulted by Muslims with blasphemy

The initial incident was likely motivated by business rivalries and personal disputes, adding that “the final reasons will become clearer after an investigation.”

May 30, 2024 17:46

Amy Balog

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Violent Attack on Pakistani Shoe Factory Owner Over Blasphemy Allegations

A frenzied mob descended on Masih’s family, looting and setting fire to their factory and home. While ten family members managed to escape unharmed, Nazir Gill Masih suffered severe injuries from the assault before police intervened and transported him to a hospital for urgent medical treatment.

May 27, 2024 17:59

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

100 years since China’s consecration to Our Lady

Despite governmental constraints and surveillance, thousands of pilgrims are expected to flock to Sheshan Basilica, 22 miles outside of Shanghai to celebrate the event.

May 23, 2024 17:26

Amy Balog

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: another priest kidnapped

Just a few days earlier another Catholic priest had been kidnapped in Nigeria.

May 23, 2024 17:23

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress, according to local bishop

The clearest confirmation to date came on February 9, when Bishop Richard Umbers, auxiliary bishop of Sydney and executive director of Eucharist28, publicly stated that the Pope had personally signaled his willingness to attend

Peruvian government announces Pope’s trip; Vatican officially announces he will not visit the United States

On February 8, the Holy See confirmed that Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, has no plans to travel to the United States during the coming year, despite the symbolic coincidence of the country’s semiquincentennial

Congo: Bishop calls on authorities to stop killings of Christians by Muslims

Pakistan: Muslims lynch and burn holidaymaker, wife dies in shock

Revealing Report Highlights Growing Marginalization of Christians in the United Kingdom

Pakistani human rights body calls for “swift and impartial justice” following mob killing of Christian man

Alarming increase in hostilities by Jews against Christians (including Catholics) in Israel in 2023

Proliferation of false accusations of blasphemy by Muslims against Christians, Catholic bishop calls for help from other countries

Nigeria: church ‘always full’ two years after massacre despite lack of justice

14 Christians murdered in Congo after refusing to convert to Islam

Pakistani police charge Christian brutally assaulted by Muslims with blasphemy

Violent Attack on Pakistani Shoe Factory Owner Over Blasphemy Allegations

100 years since China’s consecration to Our Lady

Nigeria: another priest kidnapped