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Two Christian Brothers on Trial for 'Blasphemy' Murdered in Pakistan

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For several days, Muslim religious leaders in Faisalabad had been fanning the flame of hatred against the two brothers, calling for their ... continue reading

India is a World Hub in Human Trafficking

Image of Trafficking includes men, women and children who are forced into commercial sex work and sexual exploitation, forced and exploitative labour, marriage and forced marriage, adoption, organ transplantation, begging and mafia-controlled begging and drug peddling.

Each year, about 1.2 children are victims of human trafficking and prostitution. More than 100 million people are forced to work in ... continue reading

Interview with Missionary of Charity: Mother Teresa's Witness Still Lives

Image of I have never met Mother Teresa, but I feel her presence all around us. I hear from the senior sisters, what Mother said, what Mother did. Not a day goes by without Mother being spoken of all day long.

Two months from the centennial anniversary of Mother Teresa of Kolkata, preparations are underway in India to commemorate the future saint. ... continue reading

Underground Chinese Catholic Bishop Jia Zhiguo Released After 15 months in Prison

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The prelate celebrated Mass Wednesday night with about a hundred faithful. He was originally arrested when the Patriotic Association ... continue reading

Nun/Sister of Professor who had Hand Chopped off by Militant Muslims Calls for forgiveness

Image of Prof TJ Joseph (pictured, a 'Wanted' poster calling for his capture) has been a college lecturer since 1985.

Sister Marie Stella, 59, talked about her brother's attack, the difficulties Kerala's Christian minority faces, dialogue with ... continue reading

India: Christian Professor Has Hand and Arm Cut off for 'Blasphemy' against Muhammad

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The victim is a college professor who "insulted Muhammad" in an exam questionnaire. Islamic extremism is growing in Kerala: many schools ... continue reading

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Hindu extremist who Raped Catholic Sister Meena Arrested in India

Image of In addition to raping Sister Meena (pictured) as well as beating her and Fr Thomas Chellan, he is charged with setting fire to the social services centre and the pastoral centre of the diocese in Jan Vikas.

Pandit Bishimajhi is blamed for serious anti-Christian violence in Orissa in August 2008, which included beating people and setting ... continue reading

Orissa, India: More Anti-Christian Persecution. Hindu Extremists Torture Christian

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A group of Hindus torture young Christian man. Using violence, they drag him to a Hindu temple, where they "re-convert" him. Police charge ... continue reading

Indian Christians Attacked in Prayer Meetings by Hindu Extremists

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Christians in Bhopal are protesting recent attacks their prayer meetings by Hindu extremists, including Saturday's violence that killed one ... continue reading

New Acquittals for People who Attacked Christians in Orissa, India

Image of A court in Orissa acquitted five Hindu extremists charged with attacking Christians in Orissa.

Fr. Edward Sequeira, a Verbite priest who saw anti-Christian violence firsthand and was almost burnt to death during the 2008 pogrom, tells ... continue reading

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