One in seven Christians is persecuted for their faith, and millions live in fear because they believe in Jesus. Today, you can help them stand firm.
One in seven Christians is persecuted for their faith, and millions live in fear because they believe in Jesus. Today, you can help them stand firm.
Reality
Religious freedom is a human right, not a privilege
In many countries, being a Christian means living under constant threat. The faith that millions practice is a luxury that others cannot afford.
To be watched
Constant surveillance restricts the free practice of religion.
To be arrested or attacked
They face imprisonment and violence because of their beliefs.
To be socially and professionally excluded
Discrimination limits access to education and employment.
Being subjected to violence by extremist groups
Organized attacks against religious communities.
It's not a story from long ago
Behind every number there is a person, a family, a story. Christians who pray in secret today, who fear for their lives, and who have lost everything.
646
millions of Christians live without religious freedom
1 in 7
a Christian is being persecuted because of his faith
Thousands
churches are destroyed every year
Priests
are attacked or killed
Impact
It is a blessing to carry the cross with them. With your help, you make it possible.
Thanks to people like you, faith remains alive in the most challenging places in the world.
Church construction
Reconstruction of destroyed temples
Priestly Formation
Support for seminarians and religious
Emergency aid
Immediate crisis assistance
Support for displaced persons
Shelter and support for families
In them, the Passion of Christ continues for the redemption of the world
Where poverty, violence, and persecution threaten Christian communities, the faith is in danger of disappearing.
Help us support our brothers and sisters so that God’s light may continue to shine where it is needed most.
Your support is key to protecting the faith and enabling Christians to remain in their homeland.
What is it?
Religious freedom
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion [which shall be guaranteed and respected]; this right includes freedom to change one’s religion or belief, as well as freedom to manifest one’s religion or belief, individually and collectively, in public and in private, through teaching, practice, worship, and observance.
Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Contact
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