Pray for all the victims of terrorism killed or injured, their families and friends. May they rest in peace. TURKEY – A suicide bomber thought to be linked to Islamic State killed 10 tourists and injured at least 15 others in Sultanahmed district, a key tourist area in Istanbul. INDONESIA – 8 people,...
Canadian pastor sentenced to hard labor for life North Korea’s official KCNA news agency reported that a South Korea-born Canadian pastor, Hyeon Soo Lim, was sentenced to hard labor for life for subversion by North Korea’s highest court. Initially the prosecution had sought the death penalty but later conceded to the defence’s plea for...
Despite uncertainties, the climate at election time is more serene thanks to Pope Francis’ recent visit After much agonising, the people of the Central African Republic are about to vote. The presidential and legislative elections, initially planned for 18 October and then 27 December, are expected to take place this week. Contrary to what...
The Iraq report shows how your compassion is sustaining displaced families who have lost everything. It also outlines the immediate needs of the people and the tough choices they have to make about their future.
Twilight of a Church – The Exodus of Middle Eastern Christians Since 2003 (the Iraq war) and especially since 2011 (Arab spring) the exodus of Christians from the east has been increasing. Some reports give only ten years for end of Christianity in the Middle East. This seems to be a pessimistic view, but...
Christmas message from Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart in Syria Dear friends, Here we are, for a fifth year now, celebrating the Feast of the Nativity as bombs are raining down. I do not know how many of you have lived through such a depressing and sad experience, but I can assure you it is painful...
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE from Cardinal Charles Maung Bo – Yangon, Myanmar ——————————————————————————————————— Peace to all people of Good Will Dear Brothers and Sisters in Myanmar, Merry Christmas. May the message of Incarnation fills you with Joy. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Is 9:1) We have every reason to celebrate with...
Christmas 2015 – Christmas of Hope The second Christmas, My People and my Church Are exiled As Joseph, Mary, Jesus..in Bethlehem, in Egypt Refugees in foreign lands, Nearby or far . Away from their homes, their green fields. Their churches being empty or destroyed They will pray under tents, caravans or in rented halls, Their...
