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Church leaders urge Myanmar military rulers to protect places of worship
The Church in Myanmar has urged the country’s military rulers to protect places of worship following a series of attacks by the army in Christian-majority areas of the civil war-torn southeast Asian nation. Source: UCA News.
Christian persecution at highest level in 30 years
The persecution of Christians is at its highest point in three decades, according to the latest report from international advocacy group Open Doors. Source: The Tablet.
More than 100 priests, sisters kidnapped, arrested or killed last year
At least 12 priests and five religious sisters were murdered during 2022 while carrying out their mission. Source: The Catholic Leader
King hears testimony of persecuted Christians
Britain’s King Charles has met a priest who survived abduction and death threats in Nigeria, at an Advent gathering of Christian charities in London last week. Source: The Tablet.
Night of the Witnesses honours Christianity’s modern-day martyrs
Australia’s capital has joined a select list of cities that have hosted Night of the Witnesses, an Aid to the Church in Need initiative that honours Christianity’s modern-day martyrs and those persecuted because of their faith. Source: Catholic Voice.
Report documents increase in persecution of Christians
Jihadists and nationalists are driving increased persecution of Christians around the world, according to a new Aid to the Church in Need report.
Pontifical foundation sees red over persecution of Christians
Australian cathedrals will be illuminated in red next week as part of the international Red Wednesday campaign to call attention to religious freedom and persecuted Christians. Source: ACN.