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Here’s where Christians continued to face persecution in 2023

December 30, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

A screen grab from a video shared with ACI Africa that shows the parish house at St. Raphael Fadan Kamantan Catholic Church of the Diocese of Kafanchan in flames Sept. 7, 2023. / Credit: ACI Africa

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India’s Modi hosts Christian leaders for Christmas amid rising persecution

December 29, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts a Christmas gathering with Christian leaders, including Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai and Delhi Archbishop Anil Couto, at his residence in New Delhi on Dec. 25, 2023. / Credit: Prime Minister of Indi… […]

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Indian priest jailed under ‘anti-conversion’ laws is released

December 22, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Bishop Louis Mascarenhas of Allahabad greets Father Babu Francis at the gate of Naini jail in Prayagraj district with a bouquet of flowers. / Credit: Diocese of Allahabad

Bangalore, India, Dec 22, 2023 / 16:36 pm (CNA).
A Catholic priest who wa… […]

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‘Red Week’: Buildings and monuments across the world lit red in honor of persecuted Christians

November 24, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

The Austrian Parliament building is lit red as part of the international "Red Week" in honor of persecuted Christians across the globe. / Aid to the Church in Need

Washington D.C., Nov 24, 2023 / 06:00 am (CNA).
Buildings, monuments, … […]

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Archbishop to invite young North Koreans to next World Youth Day in Seoul

November 23, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

World Youth Day pilgrims in Panama City from the Archdiocese of Seoul. / Jonah McKeown/CNA.

Rome Newsroom, Nov 23, 2023 / 07:45 am (CNA).
The archbishop of Seoul has said that he wants to invite young North Koreans to the Catholic Church’s next… […]

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‘Anti-Christian hate crimes’ in Europe up 44% in past year, watchdog group says

November 17, 2023 Catholic News Agency 15

The Cross of San Lázaro of Seville, Spain, sculpted in the 16th century, was vandalized on the night of Oct. 21-22, 2023. / Credit: Emergencies Seville

CNA Staff, Nov 17, 2023 / 13:28 pm (CNA).
Europe has witnessed a 44% jump in anti-Christian … […]

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India’s Christian rights network not hopeful after meeting with minorities commission

September 26, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

John Dayal (middle) and activists in July 2022 in New Delhi to mark the anniversary of Jesuit Father Stansamy, who died in police custody on trumped up terrorism charges. / Credit: Anto Akkara

Kochi, India, Sep 26, 2023 / 17:30 pm (CNA).
Christ… […]

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Lawmaker accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide,’ seeks answers on Biden administration’s plan

September 7, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

In a Sept. 6, 2023, hearing, Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, accused the government of Azerbaijan of committing genocide against Armenian Christians in disputed territory in the country. / Credit: Office of Rep. Chris Smith

Washington, D.C. New… […]

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As World Youth Day kicks off, ACN champions cause of persecuted Christians worldwide

August 1, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

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CNA Newsroom, Aug 1, 2023 / 11:00 am (CNA).
As World Youth Day (WYD) kicks off in Lisbon, Portugal, this week, the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is launching several initiatives to raise aware… […]

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Congressman renews request to visit bishop imprisoned by Nicaraguan dictatorship

July 7, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, during the indictment presented by the dictatorship of Nicaragua on Jan. 10, 2023. / Credit: Judiciary of Nicaragua

ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 7, 2023 / 12:27 pm (CNA).
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-… […]

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