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New report says over 3000 Christians killed in Nigeria in first 8 months of 2026

September 8, 2026 Ngala Killian Chimtom 7

A sobering new report claims that no fewer than 3,083 Christians were killed and 3,193 abducted in attacks allegedly carried out by jihadist groups in Nigeria between January and August this year. The report, released […]

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Nearly 1,000 hate crimes against Europe’s Christians recorded in 2020

November 16, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

The aftermath of a fire at the Parish of St. Paul in Corbeil-Essonnes, France, July 4, 2020. / OIDACE.

Rome Newsroom, Nov 16, 2021 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
According to newly published data from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe,… […]

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For Chaldean Catholics, the Faith has been transmitted by “a testimony of blood”

January 3, 2018 Nicholas LaBanca 4

A Chaldean Catholic priest from Iraq living in the US discusses his Church’s ancient liturgical tradition as well as the dangers faced by Middle East […]

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Cardinal Ernest Simoni, the “Living Martyr” of Albania

July 19, 2017 Father Seán Connolly 16

In the consistory of November 2016, among the 17 men Pope Francis elevated to the rank of cardinal was an 88-year-old priest who was neither a bishop nor of the eligible age to vote in […]

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“Under Caesar’s Sword” documents persecuted Christian communities

May 1, 2017 Dr. Randall B. Smith 0

“Christian communities around the world face marginalization, imprisonment, torture and even death on a massive scale. More than 7,100 Christians were killed for their faith in 2015 alone, making it the deadliest year for Christians […]

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Congo Catholic church targeted after ending political mediation

April 20, 2017 Fredrick Nzwili 0

Catholic bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are becoming targets weeks after the collapse of a church-led mediation process. Clerics in the African nation say priests, nuns and other religious are being increasingly […]

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