ItalyMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Cardinal Expresses Shock at Persecution of Christians in AsiaTuesday, January 29th, 2013According to statistics gathered by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco more than 100,000 Christians of various denominations lost their lives because of their faith in 2012. The cardinal expressed his shock at how little the West seems to be aware of the extent of Christian persecution, both in Asia and Africa. Italy Urges Pakistan To Drop Asia Bibi’s Death SentenceThursday, January 10th, 2013The Italian government is stepping in on behalf of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman in Pakistan facing the death sentence for alleged blasphemy, demanding that her sentence be revoked. Rally for the 40 Million Martyred ChristiansMonday, July 30th, 2012Claiming numbers as high as 40 million Christians martyred in the 20th century a “Save the Christians” rally was held in Rome to raise awareness. “De Mattei said the event was of ‘symbolic importance.’ If there were no such protests, he said ‘it would be a scandal.’” Rally in Rome Spotlights Christian PersecutionSaturday, July 28th, 2012Chrisitans are the most persecuted religious group in the world. A recent rally in Rome called for protection of the persecuted Christians. Italian Foreign Minister: Stopping Anti-Christian Violence Should Be International PrioritySunday, July 22nd, 2012Italy is urging the international community to help stop atrocities against Christians. Most of the anti-Christian attacks take place in Islamic countries. Report: 85% Of Hate Crimes In Europe Are Targeted At ChristiansFriday, March 23rd, 2012"In Scotland, 95 percent of religiously motivated violence targets Christians. In France, 84 percent of vandalism is directed against Christian places of worship." Imprisoned Afghan Christian Released from PrisonThursday, February 24th, 2011One Christian Convert Still Behind Bars Death sentences feared for Afghan convertsTuesday, January 18th, 2011“Five countries are appealing to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai to prevent two Afghan men who converted to Christianity from being sentenced to death for… their decisions to abandon Islam,” reports World Net Daily. Germany, Italy Issue Joint Appeal for Religious FreedomSunday, January 16th, 2011"While respecting the sovereignty of national states, we believe that the European Union should constructively engage the governments of those countries where incidents of interreligious violence have occured in order to ensure that the logic of dialogue and peace prevails over disrespect and all kinds of violence." Italy Seeks to End Classroom Crucifix BanWednesday, June 30th, 2010Italian government is trying to stop attempt to ban crucifix from Italian classrooms. Europe is rapidly losing its Christian identity. Church Leader Calls for Religious Tolerance Ahead of Italy Crucifix HearingWednesday, June 23rd, 2010“The precious religious heritage of many people and nations across Europe as well as the values of authentic tolerance and freedom of belief that are propounded in democratic societies are under threat,” Funeral in Milan for bishop slain in TurkeyWednesday, June 16th, 2010Update on bishop slain in Turkey Law Professors from 11 Countries Urge Repeal of Ban on CrucifixesWednesday, May 26th, 2010The professors urged the European Court of Human Rights to overturn a ruling that banned crucifixes from Italian classrooms. Italy Summons A Pakistani Official Over Religious PersecutionFriday, March 26th, 2010ICC Calls for United States to Pressure Pakistan on Violations of Religious Freedom Italy Summons A Pakistani Official Over Religious PersecutionFriday, March 26th, 2010Pakistani Muslim Man Allegedly Rapes, Burns Christian Girl to DeathFriday, March 12th, 2010European Union to voice for Christians in persecuted countriesSunday, February 28th, 2010EU sets up group to monitor and report on persecution European Union Moves to Defend Persecuted Christians?Thursday, February 25th, 2010We welcome the move by the European Union to protect the persecuted Christians throughout the world. Italy to Defend Rights of Persecuted ChristiansThursday, February 25th, 2010Italy’s foreign minister to defend the rights of the persecuted Christians. We hope Obama’s administration will also follow suit. Bravo Italy! ‘Prayer March’ to be held for religious kidnapped in Kenya three months agoMonday, February 9th, 2009Three Catholic nuns were kidnapped in Kenya and taken to Somalia three months ago. Prayer was held for the nuns yesterday in Italian town of Cuneo. Please pray for the safe release of the nuns. Italian archdiocese encourages support for priests in IraqThursday, January 8th, 2009The support rendered to Iraqi priests by Italian Christians is exemplary. The Western Churches have to assist their brothers and sisters in Iraq and other countries where Christians face persecution. Italian FM urges Iraq protection for ChristiansFriday, November 21st, 2008The statement by the Italian Foreign Minister calling for the protection of Christians in Iraq is a welcome development. Italy and other members of the international community must continue to pressure the Iraqi government for the protection of Christian minorities in that country. Asia, world leader in religious freedom violationsThursday, October 23rd, 2008New report on religious freedom shows that 10 of 13 countries with serious limitations on religious freedom are in Asia. Magdi Allam says Islamist death threats suggest ‘extremely worrying’ Italian originThursday, June 19th, 2008Egyptian born convert from Islam to Christianity, Magdi Allam, is concerned about the death threats posted on a website. In Islam, converting to other religion is punishable by death. Please pray for safety of Mr. Allam and other Muslim converts to Christianity. Save the ChristiansThursday, July 5th, 2007Several hundred people rallied in Rome to demand an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East that has forced thousands to flee the region. New Death Threats against Italian Bishops’ LeaderTuesday, May 1st, 2007Catholic leader is being threatened for his willingness to speak strongly against a bill that would legally recognize same-sex unions. Italians Probe Muslim Cleric’s Death Threats To ChristiansFriday, April 6th, 2007(the video showed Muslim Imam) Mohammed Kohalia, calling on Muslims to hate Christians and Jews and praying for their death. How Will Rome Face Mecca?Wednesday, April 5th, 2006During the audience, the pope advocated religious freedom "in a reciprocal manner in all societies," a reference to oppressed Christian minorities in Muslim nations. |
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