The legal outcome shows a “positive and rare” development, since local courts are often reluctant to acquit those accused of blasphemy, due to social pressure. Two Christian nurses in Pakistan have been acquitted
Cristina Santacruz, known as «Titi of Mercy,» has spearheaded an intense prison ministry, bringing faith, formation, and hope. In recent years, Ecuador has faced a severe crisis of violence and criminality. The prisons
Father Bobbo Paschal was kidnapped on November 17 during an attack on his parish in Kaduna State. Father Bobbo Paschal, a Nigerian priest, has been released after spending two months in captivity. He
Across vast swathes of Ecuador poverty and violence are making life difficult for many sections of the population. Social inequalities are becoming still more extreme, leaving many families broken and torn apart. Many
The international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is repeating the 24 Hours of Prayer for Peace in Myanmar initiative on 1 February. On this date, which marks the fifth
Again and again we hear from prison chaplains just how important it is to accompany not only prisoners but their families also. Not infrequently offenders are converted as a result, repent of their
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