persecution of Christians
Indian bishop appeals to Modi after protesters burn effigy of cardinal
The secretary-general of the bishops’ conference has asked the prime minister to ‘intervene to stop hatred’
Bishops’ official accuses European Union of hypocrisy on religious freedom
Secretary-general of European bishops’ council says the EU has failed to act on its pledge to protect persecuted minorities
Pope Francis is visiting Egypt as ‘messenger of peace’
The Pope released a video message ahead of his visit to Egypt on Friday
Papal visit a sign of Pope’s closeness to Egypt’s Christians, says Vatican
During his time Egypt, Francis will not use an armoured car and will travel among crowds in a golf cart
Pope Francis meets sister of Fr Jacques Hamel at service for modern martyrs
Fr Hamel was murdered by ISIS terrorists as he celebrated Mass in his Normandy church
Arsonists attempt to set fire to cathedral in Nepal’s capital
‘The local Christian community is now living under threat,’ says priest
Churches in Egyptian city limit Easter celebrations following Palm Sunday bombings
The Minya Coptic Orthodox Diocese said that celebrations will be limited to liturgical prayers ‘without any festive manifestations’
Next few months will decide Christians’ fate in Iraq, says aid agency leader
Mgr John Kozar, international president of CNEWA, said daunting challenges face Christians who return to their country
Egypt bombings won’t stop Pope’s visit for peace, says Vatican
The deadly bombings at two churches on Palm Sunday came weeks before Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the country
Suicide bombers kill 44 at Palm Sunday services in Egypt
ISIS claims responsibility for the latest attacks on the country’s Christian minority
