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Syrian Orthodox Church has told that 90 per cent of Christians have been expelled from Homs

Syrian Orthodox Church has told that 90 per cent of Christians have been expelled from Homs

John Pontifex - World News el Mon, Apr 2nd 2012

Almost the entire Christian population of the Syrian city of Homs has fled violence and persecution, according to Fides, the news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples. The mass exodus of 50,000 or more people to villages and towns around the city comes amid reports that the homes of Christians in Homs have been attacked and seized by militants.

Ireland visitation report: full text

Ireland visitation report: full text

Catholic Herald - Church Issues el Tue, Mar 20th 2012

The Apostolic Visitation should now be considered completed. The Holy See entrusts its conclusions to the responsibility of the Bishops, clergy, Religious and lay faithful of Ireland, in the hope that they will bear fruit worthy of that process of healing, reparation and renewal which Pope Benedict XVI so eagerly desires for the beloved Church in Ireland.

Seventy per cent of World Population Live in Countries with High Restrictions on Religious Beliefs

Seventy per cent of World Population Live in Countries with High Restrictions on Religious Beliefs

Silvano M. Tomasi C.S - V.I.S - World Issues el Thu, Mar 8th 2012

"Terrorist attacks on Christians in Africa, the Middle East and Asia increased 309 per cent between 2003 and 2010. Approximately 70 per cent of the world’s population lives in countries with high restrictions on religious beliefs and practices, and religious minorities pay the highest price". 

Blood Cries Out:  Shocking Tribute to Pakistan Martyr

Blood Cries Out: Shocking Tribute to Pakistan Martyr

Ooberfüse - Video el Fri, Mar 2nd 2012

The 2nd March 2012 is the 1st anniversary of Pakistan’s Minister For Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti’s, brutal and cold-blooded assassination at the hands of militant Islamists. To mark the solemn occasion ooberfuse, in association with the British Pakistani Christian Alliance (BPCA), have filmed a chilling and shocking music video to accompany their song Blood Cries Out.

Catholics seen as threat: say Alencherry, the new Indian cardinal.

Catholics seen as threat: say Alencherry, the new Indian cardinal.

Alessandro Speciale - UCAnews - Church Issues el Fri, Feb 24th 2012

Extremist groups in India see the growth of the Catholic Church as a “threat” and have successfully lobbied the government against Christians’ rights, the newly elevated Cardinal of the Syro-Malabar Church George Alencherry warned in an interview with ucanews.com in Rome. New Indian cardinal adds that radicals are a minority and that most Hindus 'live in harmony' with Christians.

£255,000 drive to reduce divisions in Northern Ireland town.

£255,000 drive to reduce divisions in Northern Ireland town.

Press Association - JPIC News el Fri, Feb 10th 2012

Protestant and Catholic youngsters from Lurgan will be invited to take part in film making and amateur dramatics as part of the £255,000 initiative to build better cross community relations.  A team of young ambassadors aged 15-19 have also been recruited from both sides of the religious divide to promote community relations in the town.

Korea: Rights group also slams naval base arrests as 'serious failure of governance'

Korea: Rights group also slams naval base arrests as 'serious failure of governance'

UCAnews - JPIC News el Wed, Jan 25th 2012

Some 35 sisters and priests from the Association of Major Superiors of Religious Women in Korea and the Catholic Solidarity to Realize Peace in Jeju held a press conference  to protest against the arrest of 29 people including 19 Religious on January 10. They had been praying in front of a naval base construction site on the resort island and urging a halt to the project. All were released within two days.

Working with the Muslims	at the UN.

Working with the Muslims at the UN.

Austin Ruse - The Catholic Thing - World Issues el Mon, Jan 16th 2012

 On the negotiating floor, I approached a Muslim ambassador and said, “This session is going all night long and its going to be very tough going. And when it gets really hard, I want you to know that right over there,” and I pointed to a section of raised seats off to the side, “twenty Christians will be praying for you.” That night this man was a tiger in defense of unborn children.

The Agency FIDES publishes list of Church people killed in 2011

The Agency FIDES publishes list of Church people killed in 2011

Fides Agency - Church News el Wed, Jan 4th 2012

The FIDES news service noted the words of Pope Benedict XVI, who said on December 26 of that year, “As in ancient times, today the sincere adherence to the Gospel may require the sacrifice of life, and many Christians in various parts of the world are sometimes exposed to persecution and martyrdom”.  Fides’ list  includes not only missionaries ad gentes in the strict sense, but all pastoral care workers who died violent deaths.

New Year Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury

New Year Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury

Dr. Rowan Williams Archbishop of Canterbury - BBC - Church Issues el Mon, Jan 2nd 2012

Speaking in his annual BBC New Year message, the Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the importance that Christianity bestows on young people and challenges us to actively support our local youth facilities and opportunities which, he argues, play a crucial part in a healthy society.

The Greatest Speech Ever Made

The Greatest Speech Ever Made

Charlie Chaplin - Video el Mon, Dec 26th 2011

God came to dwell among us. Since then humanity is capable of bringing forth the highest values. But if any of us look away from God's presence what was supposed to be a Kingdom of Justice, Peace and Love, becomes an Empire of evil. Charlie Chaplin final speech in The Great Dictator film reminds us of this truth.

Friars Respond to Occupy Movement in USA

Friars Respond to Occupy Movement in USA

Toni Cashinelli - American Catholic - JPIC News el Sat, Nov 26th 2011

We Have to Work Together - People Before Profit.  “It would be good if we did that as a Church.” So far the closest thing to that is a document on global finance by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. “Catholic social teaching and the Occupy Wall Street movement agree that the economy should be at the service of the human person and that strong action must be taken to reduce the growing gap between rich and poor,”

Pupils join bid to halt knife crime

Pupils join bid to halt knife crime

Press Association - Activities el Wed, Nov 9th 2011

 Inner-city teenagers are swapping ideas with police as part of a fresh bid to beat the capital's knife crime problems. More than 90 schoolchildren are taking part in the new scheme aimed to shape the way youth violence is tackled. Barry Mizen, whose 16-year-old son Jimmy was murdered in 2008, is among a panel of experts speaking to 14 and 15-year-olds at City Hall.

British Prime Minister praised for recognizing Christian persecution

British Prime Minister praised for recognizing Christian persecution

EWTN-News - JPIC News el Wed, Nov 2nd 2011

Prime Minister David Cameron drew praise from a Catholic group after he acknowledged that government funding should be axed to countries that persecute Christians as well as gay communities. “That the Prime Minister should publicly single out treatment of Christians as a factor in decisions on UK aid is an important step forward,” said Neville Kyrke-Smith, director of Aid to the Church in Need's U.K. office.