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'This is Genocide': hundreds slain in Nigeria

'This is Genocide': hundreds slain in Nigeria

Fredrick Nzwili · June 17, 2025

After a scene of horror in which around 200 people were “brutally killed” in Yelwata, in Benue state, Nigeria, Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims, calling it a “terrible massacre.”
At audience with martyr's mother, Pope Leo prays for peace in Congo

At audience with martyr's mother, Pope Leo prays for peace in Congo

Cindy Wooden · June 16, 2025

In the presence of the mother of the newly beatified martyr, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui would intercede to finally bring peace to Congo.
Pope Leo addresses instances of violence against Christians, prays for peace

Pope Leo addresses instances of violence against Christians, prays for peace

Justin McLellan · June 16, 2025

Pope Leo XIV decried escalating violence around the world, spotlighting attacks against Christian communities and calling for peace and justice in conflict-ridden areas.
Suspected Islamists killed launching Ugandan attack on shrine

Suspected Islamists killed launching Ugandan attack on shrine

Tonny Onyulo · June 3, 2025

As millions of pilgrims flocked to the famed Ugandan shrine in Namugongo in the days leading to commemoration of the country's 45 Christian martyrs, local authorities prevented an attempted terror attack in what they said was a swift secret service operation, possibly saving hundreds from imminent death.
Holy Land Easter under shadow of war

Holy Land Easter under shadow of war

Susan Korah · April 17, 2025

Christians in the West Bank and Palestinian territories where Jesus lived, preached the Gospel and died will be observing a subdued Easter due to the ongoing conflict and displacement this year.
Nicaragua cracks down further on church during Holy Week

Nicaragua cracks down further on church during Holy Week

David Agren · April 14, 2025

Police and paramilitaries maintained a heavy presence outside the Nicaraguan Managua cathedral on Palm Sunday, ensuring celebrations occurred entirely on church property—and sending a not-so-subtle message of intimidation.
Threats on Nigerian clerics draws condemnation

Threats on Nigerian clerics draws condemnation

Register reported on bishop threatened for speaking out on Christian persecution

Quinton Amundson · April 14, 2025

The Catholic Register’s exclusive April 8 report about the threats two Nigerian clerics are facing for speaking abroad about Christian persecution in Benue State has sparked condemnations against religious intimidation from the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria, an international religious freedom alliance and by U.S. and U.K. politicians.
Christians a target in Nigeria, bishop claims

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Christians a target in Nigeria, bishop claims

Quinton Amundson · April 8, 2025

A Nigerian Catholic bishop standing in the breach to alert the world about Christian persecution in Benue State has drawn verbal attacks and apparent escalating threats in recent weeks.
Church urges protection of young after attack on Mexican youth group

Church urges protection of young after attack on Mexican youth group

David Agren · March 25, 2025

Mexican parishioners placed eight candles on church altars in memory of the eight young people shot dead in an attack outside a parish church.
Myanmar junta allegedly torches Catholic cathedral in Kachin

Myanmar junta allegedly torches Catholic cathedral in Kachin

UCA News · March 20, 2025

The military junta in Myanmar's strife-torn Kachin state allegedly burned down a Catholic cathedral dedicated to St. Patrick on the eve of the revered saint's feast.