The Holy See has warned that Christians remain the most persecuted religious group in the world, with hundreds of millions facing violence, discrimination or marginalisation because of their faith.
Speaking at the “Standing with Persecuted Christians: Defending the Faith and Christian Values” event at the United Nations in Geneva on March 3, Archbishop Ettore Balestrero said the scale of persecution was stark and ongoing.
Addressing diplomats and international officials gathered for the meeting, the Vatican representative said the global situation required urgent attention from governments and international institutions responsible for protecting fundamental rights.
