China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution
Rome, ItalyReuters Violations of religious freedom are increasing and persecution takes place in more than 25 countries, with China and Myanmar among those that have the worst records, according to a report by a Vatican-backed charity. The Religious Freedom in the World Report, covering 2019-2020 and issued on Tuesday, said that in some countries, such […]
Militants kills young seminarian in Nigeria
Abuja, NigeriaBosNewsLife Michael Nnadi, one of four Catholic seminarians kidnapped by armed men from the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Nigeria’s troubled Kaduna state, has been killed, several Catholic sources have confirmed. “With immense sorrow, we must inform you that the last seminarian, Michael, in the hands of the kidnappers, was murdered,” said the Catholic charity […]
Catholic charity awarded for aid given to suffering Christians
Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need has been awarded the 2019 Path to Peace Award in recognition of its peace-making efforts. The award is presented annually by the Path to Peace Foundation – a collaboration with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations – in honour of an […]
Iraq and Philippines Christians join Red Wednesday religious freedom solidarity display
World Watch Monitor Landmarks in the UK, Ireland, Iraq and the Philippines were floodlit in red yesterday to highlight the persecution of faith groups for their “peacefully held beliefs”. The “Red Wednesday” initiative is in its second year and has been pioneered by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). This year it is also […]
Lamborghini given to Pope Francis to be auctioned with proceeds to help Christians return home in Iraq
PICTURE: Courtesy of Lamborghini A special edition Lamborghini Huracan sports car donated to Pope Francis will be auctioned off with some of the funds raised going to help rebuild Christian settlements on Iraq’s Nineveh Plains which were destroyed by the so-called Islamic State. The brand new white car, which was delivered to the Vatican on […]