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Iraqi Bishops to Address European Parliament on Anti-Christian Violence
'We don't want to flee and abandon Iraq; we want to continue living here, but in peace. We are grateful to all the countries prepared to ... continue reading
Our Lady of the Massacre: Eyewitness Account of Attack on Iraqi Catholic Church
'Leave them alone, take me!' shouts Fr. Wasim, and is immediately hit with a bullet square in the chest. The crucifix becomes a ... continue reading
Threats Surround Asia Bibi, Christian Convicted of 'Blaspheming' Mohammed
Asia Bibi, a 45 year-old mother, was sentenced to death by hanging on Nov. 8, 17 months after being arrested following allegations that she ... continue reading
Free Asia Bibi! Pakistani Court Refuses Pardon for Christian Woman Sentenced to Death for Her Faith
Catholic Online has covered this story since Asia Bibi was unjustly sentenced to death for being a Christian. We have received a strong ... continue reading
A Catholic Survivor of Iraqi Church Massacre Speaks
One of the survivors of the 31 October attack on Our Lady of Salvation church, speaks. The events of that day are still very much alive and ... continue reading
Pope Urges Release of Asia Bibi, Christian Mother in Pakistan Sentenced to Hang for Her Faith
'Today I particularly express my spiritual closeness to Mrs. Asia Bibi and her family, asking that she be given full liberty as soon as ... continue reading
Conclusions of Inter-Religious Meeting in Tehran between Muslim and Catholic Leaders
'Faith, by its very nature, requires freedom. Therefore, religious freedom, as a right inherent to human dignity, must always be respected ... continue reading
Bishop of Islamabad calls Asia Bibi Case A Disgrace
Bishop Rufin Anthony says the blasphemy law "must be repealed; it does not fit with 21st century world " Petitions to save Asia Bibi and ... continue reading
Remember the Iraqi Catholic Martyrs: Send a Letter and Your Prayers
Last Sunday, one week after the attack at Our Lady of Salvation, the people who worship there went back. But it wasn't like before. And it ... continue reading
Free Asia Bibi! Christian Woman Sentenced to Death in Pakistan under 'Blasphemy Law'
We call on our readers to join with us in praying for our Christian sister Asia Bibi, sentenced to death for bearing witness to Jesus ... continue reading
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