Tag: Aid to the Church in Need
Ten countries in need of prayers for peace
In many parts of the world, the beginning of the new year will not be a time of peace. They need our prayers
IN PHOTOS: Filipino Catholics honor ‘our persecuted brothers and sisters’ on...
Approximately 250 million Christians worldwide live in environments where they face violent persecution, discrimination, or restrictions
IN PHOTOS: ‘One Million Children Praying the Rosary’
A million children around the world joined the international prayer campaign “One million children praying the Rosary”
Pope Francis renews call to stop using religion to justify violence
The violation of religious freedom has emerged as a pressing issue in countries representing more than half of the global population
Aid to the Church in Need appeals intervention for persecuted Christians...
A source in Faisalabad said messages from mosques sent out on loudspeakers were calling on local people to “go out and kill” Christians
SPOTLIGHT: Stigma against adopting older children leave many stuck in care...
Through advocacy events, a child placement agency busts the ‘myths’ about adopting children above the age of four, one parent at a time.
Pakistani Muslim single-handedly stops mob, defends Hindu family
They face discrimination, kidnappings, and forced conversions, and anyone who “defiles” the Quran or insults Mohammed can face severe penalty
India: In West Bengal the flock thrives
There is an atmosphere of intense communion, and they treat the Word of God with great respect
Abduction of Christian girls in Pakistan worsens, says ACN report
A 2022 report said there were at least 78 documented cases of abduction, forcible conversion to Islam and forcible marriage of young women
Jailed Christian in Pakistan released after dismissal of blasphemy charges
Father Yousaf paid tribute to the lawyers who, he said, had worked tirelessly to prove Allahrakha’s innocence.