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PAKISTAN: Protests over Killing of Catholic in Police Custody

Image of Police say 24-year-old Fanish Masih, who used the surname Robert, hanged himself, but rights activists and Christians claim authorities tortured and killed him.

A group of 10 priests led 2,000 Christians in a protest rally in Sialkot where Robert was found dead in his cell that morning. SIALKOT, ... continue reading

Patriarch's Plea on Behalf of Christians in the Holy Land

Image of (Patriarch Fouad Twal) 'It seems that politicians are more afraid of peace than of war and they prefer to manage the conflict rather than solve it.'

The most senior Catholic leader in the Middle East has said that the future of the Church in the Holy Land is now in doubt. JERUSALEM (Aid ... continue reading

Christianity's Struggle for Survival in Iraq Intensifies

Image of (Archbishop Sako of Kirkuk) There are now only 300 Christian families in southern Iraq and less than 400,000 Christians in the country as a whole - down 750,000 within the past decade.

Archbishop Louis Sako said that the future of Christianity in Iraq even in the short-to-medium term now 'hangs in the balance.' KIRKUK (Aid ... continue reading

Bangladesh: Wife and Daughter Tortured for Converting to Christianity

Image of Khainur Islam and her daughters.

Muslim husband threatens to kill both his wife and his daughter for embracing the Christian faith. DHAKA (AsiaNews) – Khainur Islam ... continue reading

Holy Land Christians Welcome Beatification

Maria Alfonsina Danil Ghattas to Be Named Blessed in Nazareth. JERUSALEM (Zenit.org) - Holy Land Christians are rejoicing over the ... continue reading

New York Times Reporter Freed in Afghan Rescue Mission

Image of Stephen Farrel, New York Times reporter who was freed by British Commandos from the grip of the Taliban.

Farrell was on location attempting to interview villagers concerning the weekend bombing in the area where 70 people lost their lives. ... continue reading

Five More Pakistani Christians Killed

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It is thought that the perpetrators of the slayings are extremists of 'Taliban influence'. HYDERABAD, Pakistan (Zenit.org) - Five ... continue reading

Fear Returns to Christians in Iraq

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Local sources confirm a climate of concern that could cause another mass exodus.More murders and kidnappings targeting the Christian ... continue reading

Afghans vote amidst threats and hopes

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Amidst tight security and fear of the Taliban threat, Afghans began voting this morning to elect their president and provincial ... continue reading

Taliban’s Latest Threat: Cutting off Noses and Ears of Voters

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'We are using new tactics targeting election centres,' Taliban spokesman Qari Yousuf Ahmadi said. Kabul (AsiaNews/Agencies) – The ... continue reading

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