Pope Francis Names Father Roger Landry a Monsignor
As Monsignor Landry looks forward to his new mission, he hopes that he will be seen for his priestly service foremost, he told the Register.
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Radical Global Changes Ahead Could Be Destructive for the Cause of Persecuted Christians, Expert Alerts
For the head of international advocacy at Aid to the Church in Need, the global context marked by electoral campaigns and economic and social tensions is placing the cause of fundamental rights at the back of governments’ minds.
Persecution of Christians Worldwide Has Gotten Worse, Papal Charity Report Says
An Oct. 22 report from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) details the extent of violence and oppression faced by Christian communities in 18 countries of “key concern.”
As World Youth Day Kicks Off, ACN Champions Cause of Persecuted Christians Worldwide
Events aim to highlight the reality of the persecuted Church in the world and the testimonies of faith that the organization receives from countries where religious freedom is absent.
Aiding the Oppressed: Network of Shrines to Help Persecuted Christians Underway
‘If we are not praying in a consistent and constant way for other members of the Church — wherever they are — who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ, how can we claim to be faithful followers of the Lord?’
Months Later, Nine Egyptian Christians Still Detained After Protests to Rebuild Church
'They were interrogated while blindfolded and handcuffed, with no lawyers present, while their families were denied information about their fate and whereabouts. These conditions are akin to enforced disappearances,' Amnesty International said March 30.
Sri Lankan Cardinal Laments Slow Pace, Possible Corruption in Easter Attacks Investigation
Cardinal Ranjith said there are many survivors who still carry the scars, both physical and emotional, from the terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday in 2019.
Minor Seminary in Burkina Faso Attacked
No lives were lost in the attack, which took place the night of Feb. 10-11.
Signs of Hope Amidst Christian Persecution, Catholic Charity Says
This month’s consecration of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Bahrain offered “a ray of hope for the coexistence of Christians and Muslims in the Arab world,” says Thomas Heine-Geldern, executive president of ACN.
Facebook ‘Kills’ Charity’s Petition Against Forced Marriage of Christian Women and Girls
“We are horrified that our campaign which aims to help suffering women has been censored in such a draconian manner.”
