Christian Persecution

Gardener cycles from London to Jerusalem for persecuted Christians

The 32-year-old gardener is two-thirds of the way through his 12-week pilgrimage, with Italy, Greece, Turkey and Jordan still ahead
Nathalie Raffray

Cardinal Woelki ‘deeply shaken’ by situation of Christians in Holy Land

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne has called for support for Christians in the Holy Land after a three-day visit to the region
Corrie Douglas-Young

Bishops consecrated in secret for Underground Church in China

At least ten bishops have been consecrated for one province in China since 2018, raising significant questions for the Vatican and its relation with Beijing
Michael Haynes

Cordileone: Church will be ‘renewed’ through Nigerian martyrs

Ordaining 14 priests in the violent state of Benue, Nigeria, Abp Cordileone praised the steadfast faith of Nigeria’s Catholics amidst persecution
Michael Haynes

Bishop Keenan urges support for religious freedom petition

Bishop John Keenan has urged people to support a petition calling for greater protection for those persecuted because of their faith
Corrie Douglas-Young

Nigerian bishop warns Church is losing ‘moral authority’ in Europe

“I think what eroded the moral authority of the Church was the warm romance and embrace of secular power,” said Bishop Kukah
Michael Haynes

Archbishop Moth backs petition to uphold religious freedom

Archbishop Richard Moth has urged Catholics to sign an Aid to the Church in Need petition calling for greater action to defend freedom of religion and belief
Corrie Douglas-Young

Ten Indian Catholics released after chasing activists from disrupted Mass

Ten Catholics arrested after parishioners chased Hindu activists from a Mass in Rajasthan have been released on bail after more than 100 days in custody
Corrie Douglas-Young

Haiti gangs seek to silence Church, bishop warns

Haiti’s worsening gang violence has displaced thousands and left churches struggling to continue their pastoral mission as elections are delayed
Elliott Banks

Bishop Curry urges protection of Taybeh Christians from settlers

Bishop James Curry has urged the Israeli government to protect Christians in Taybeh from settler violence after the West Bank village was declared a closed military zone
Corrie Douglas-Young