Vatican City StateMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Vatican Seeks International Treaties to Help Persecuted ChristiansFriday, February 1st, 2013As Catholics and Christians around the world face ever - increasing persecution the Vatican is working with foreign governments to create international treaties aimed at reducing hostility towards Christians. Pope Benedict XVI also recently met with a top Vietnamese political leader in an effort to address the Vietnamese Communist Parties continued repression of Christians. Vatican warns China over bishop’s ordinationSaturday, November 20th, 2010CSI Urges Obama to Protect Iraq’s Endangered Christian CommunitySaturday, November 6th, 2010Christian Solidarity International has urged President Obama to back Pope Benedict’s appeal for a new Iraq initiative, and to act to prevent the eradication of Iraq's endangered Christian community. The blood of martyrs seals the Synod of Catholic bishops of the MideastSaturday, November 6th, 2010Spero News reports on the Middle East synod at the Vatican, and how the concluded propositions will help ease the suffering of Christians in the Middle East in light of the recent attack on worshipers in a Baghdad church where some 50 Christians were killed. Catholics threatened in Middle EastFriday, October 29th, 2010The Catholic synod outlines the plight of Christians in the Middle East. Landmark Mideast Bishops Assembly Concludes with 44 PropositionsThursday, October 28th, 2010The tragic exodus of Iraqi ChristiansSunday, October 24th, 2010Synod, an opportunity to stop the Christian exodus from IraqTuesday, October 19th, 2010The grim reality of the Christians of Arabia, where “there is no religious freedom”Sunday, October 17th, 2010The Vanishing Christians of The Middle EastSaturday, October 16th, 2010Synod members discuss threats to Christian survival in Middle EastFriday, October 15th, 2010Archbishop Collins on the plight of Christians in Middle EastTuesday, October 12th, 2010Rome ‘crisis’ talks on Middle East ChristiansMonday, October 11th, 2010Vatican’s ‘Special Middle East Assembly’ set to beginSaturday, October 9th, 2010Vatican synod mulls Middle East Christian exodusFriday, October 8th, 2010Synod priorities: Christians must remain in the Middle East, with a missionThursday, October 7th, 2010Pope: martyrdom, a form of total love of God and othersWednesday, August 11th, 2010Pope Benedict XVI offers a reflection on martyrdom. The martyr follows Jesus making his own cross, gifting his life for love of Christ, the Church and the world. He is full of "serenity and courage," free "from the power of the world." Pope: peace in the Middle East grows out of respect for human rights and religious freedomFriday, June 25th, 2010Receiving the assembly of Roaco, Benedict XVI renewed his appeal to the leaders of nations to fight all forms of discrimination "in a concrete way". Christians in the region must seek, despite violence and difficulties, to remain "where they are born." Violence against Christians on the RiseTuesday, March 2nd, 2010"Today Iraq is the most well-known case, but in some regions of India anti-Christian violence continues, as in Pakistan and other countries in Asia and Africa,” Pope and Patriarchs Meet to Discuss the Future of the Church in the Middle EastFriday, September 18th, 2009The growth of Islamic extremism is the primary cause for the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. Christians and Muslims to promote dialogue, reject violenceMonday, May 25th, 2009Inter-religious dialogue between Muslims and Christians should be encouraged. Such dialogue must also address the pervasive violations of freedom of religion of Christians that live in Muslim countries. Pope: in the Holy Land to speak of reconciliation in the midst of political and religious tensionsTuesday, May 5th, 2009“With my visit I propose to confirm and encourage the Christians of the Holy Land, who must daily confront many difficulties” Pope Benedict concerned about Christians in Middle EastTuesday, February 3rd, 2009“Many have left their land due to unemployment or lack of recognition in a society influenced by Islam,” Pope receives robe and stole belonging to Archbishop Rahho and Fr. Ragheed, martyrs of IraqMonday, January 26th, 2009Hundreds of Christians have been killed in Iraq due to their faith in Jesus Christ. Archbishop Rahho and Fr. Ragheed are among the martyrs of Iraqi Church. Vatican: Iraqi bishops launch appeal to Pope to stop Christians fleeingThursday, January 22nd, 2009The Iraqi Christians have been fleeing their homes due to the violence that they faced from Islamic extremists. Leaders of the Chaldean Christian community asked the Pope to stop the exodus of Iraqi Christians. Pope encourages Iran’s Catholics to persevere patientlySunday, January 18th, 2009"I would like to thank all of them (the country's Catholics) for their constancy and perseverance and encourage them to remain true to the faith of their fathers and to remain attached to their country in order to collaborate for the development of the nation," Pontiff Stands Up for Persecuted ChristiansSunday, January 11th, 2009The leader of the Roman Catholic church used his platform with the diplomatic corps of 177 countries around the world to urge them to respect religious freedom and highlight the persecution Christians experience. Vatican agency says at least 20 church workers killed in 2008Tuesday, December 30th, 2008This first estimate of how many Catholic Christians were killed for their faith in 2008 shows that this past year has not seen a significant dropoff in persecution. Christians, Muslims release statement calling for religious freedomSaturday, November 8th, 2008It is encouraging that the meeting between Christians and Muslims recognized the rights of minorities to own their own place of worship. Countries like Saudi Arabia don’t allow for the construction of churches and conversion of Muslims to other religions. We hope that such countries will allow for more freedom of religion in their country. Catholic-Muslim Forum Issues Final DeclarationFriday, November 7th, 2008The final statement released jointly by Catholics and Muslims gives cause for hope if it is widely accepted, especially in Muslim societies where legal barriers conflict with the principles agreed on, such as freedom of conscience and worship. We hope that Muslim societies will pay special attention to the points ICC highlighted in the document. |
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