Pakistani police charge Christian brutally assaulted by Muslims with blasphemy

May 30, 2024 17:46

Amy Balog

Archbishop Arshad went on to call on Pakistan’s government to help prevent further violent incidents Photo: ACN

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Burkina Faso: Catholic catechist kidnapped and subsequently murdered

The lifeless body of Edouard Yougbare was discovered at the Saatenga parish on the morning of Friday, April 19th, according to local reports received by the Catholic organization Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).

Apr 23, 2024 21:18

Amy Balog

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Easter massacre: extremists kill 10 people, including a pregnant woman and her baby in the womb

Ten people were killed and a pregnant woman had her stomach slit open. The baby was not spared.

Apr 11, 2024 23:32

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Attacks Against Christians Increase in India So Far in 2024: These Are the Data

The first 75 days of 2024 have seen a large-scale erosion of human rights and protection for Christians. Chhattisgarh is the state with the highest number of attacks against the Christian minority, especially with the prohibition of access to water wells for Christian families in villages.

Apr 07, 2024 14:56

Rafael Llanes

Persecuted Christians

India: attacks against Christians on the rise

The lives of Christians are under threat in 19 states in India, with the upcoming general elections raising further concerns about religious intolerance, according to a fresh report.

Apr 04, 2024 02:07

Amy Balog

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Jerusalem: Israeli police assault clergy, evict residents of Armenian church land

Permits or court orders were NOT presented and they continued to protect and assist the representatives of Xana Gardens in their destruction of property. During attempts to stop the unlawful activity, several members of the police continued to state that they have come with permits without ever presenting them.

Apr 04, 2024 02:04

ZENIT Staff

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

The propaganda poster, distributed through online channels associated with Islamist extremism, targets several of the Pope’s most prominent public appearances during his June visit

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

Nigeria: fourth priest abducted in five months

Gunmen attack Catholic school in Nigeria: priest saves students

Catholic charity shines a light on Nigeria massacres in UK Parliament

Burkina Faso: Catholic catechist kidnapped and subsequently murdered

Easter massacre: extremists kill 10 people, including a pregnant woman and her baby in the womb

Attacks Against Christians Increase in India So Far in 2024: These Are the Data

India: attacks against Christians on the rise

Jerusalem: Israeli police assault clergy, evict residents of Armenian church land