Muslims destroyed their church, but Catholics still go there on Sundays

Jul 02, 2024 17:16

The faith of the Christian community in Muslim-majority Mocímboa da Praia remains strong despite no priests or religious being left in the town Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

The church leaders argue these measures aim to reduce the Christian presence in the Holy Land deliberately.

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

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

Hana Bendcowsky, director of programs at the Rossing Center

Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

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

Bishop Samson Shukardin, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan, said that, unless laws are passed making it an offence to fabricate allegations of blasphemy, Christians and other beleaguered minorities will never feel safe in their own country.

Jun 05, 2024 17:48

John Pontifex

Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

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

On 5th June 2022, extremists opened fire and detonated explosives inside the church at the end of Mass, killing 41 people and injuring more than 70.

Jun 05, 2024 17:39

Amy Balog

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

During the audience, he delivered the fifteenth reflection on joy as a fruit of the Holy Spirit

Joy explained by the Pope as a fruit of the Holy Spirit

Pope’s General Audience, November 27, 2024 on Joy as Fruit of the Holy Spirit

he clarified that the document is not “strictly normative” and will require thoughtful interpretation and application over time.

Pope Francis determines that final synod document on synodality is papal magisterium

Drawing from “Amoris Laetitia”, he reiterated that not every doctrinal or moral debate requires magisterial intervention. Local churches are encouraged to explore “inculturated solutions” that honor traditions while addressing unique challenges.

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