"Two of us died in that prison," – Mr Arif.
“The persistent discrimination, persecution or even mass killings of religious and ethnic minorities makes protecting and promoting this freedom inside and outside the EU all the more essential,” said EPP Group chair Manfred Weber and vice-chair Jan Olbrycht.
Over the decade from 2007 to 2017, government restrictions on religion – laws, policies and actions by state officials that restrict religious beliefs and practices – increased markedly around the world, says report.
“It is an encouragement that these issues are finally being recognised at the right level.”
New document warns that priests can never be forced to reveal what they learn in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Lord Mayor of Dublin launches Interfaith Charter dealing with issues such as religious freedom, inter-faith dialogue and the promotion of religious diversity.
The report is “imbued with a love and concern for the entire human family” – Bishop John McAreavey.
In many places in the Middle East multi-religious communities were the norm, but increasingly they are becoming mono-religious environments.
“The fact that a baker provides a cake for a particular team or portrays witches on a Halloween cake does not indicate any support for either” – Northern Ireland’s Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan.
Northern bishops outline ten questions for catholic voters to put to candidates standing in the Assembly elections.
Chaldean Catholic Bishop Antoine Audo of the Syrian city of Aleppo to speak at one of Rome's most famed tourist attractions about the plight of Christians.
Irish government urged to formally recognise genocide as criteria under the UN Convention have been met in Syria and Iraq: Aid to the Church in Need.
"For as long as they live, children with life-limiting conditions are entitled to be loved and cared for like any other child” - Bishop Kevin Doran.
Pontiff to celebrate outdoor Mass for over a million pilgrims at World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.
“Climate change is a problem which can no longer be left to a future generation” Pontiff warns in White House address.
Ongoing persecution is an issue that unites all Christians Bishop McAreavey tells Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Under a plan to be published on Wednesday, the EU is expected to impose migrant quotas on the 28 countries of the Union.
Although root causes vary, the most important is an entrenched culture of impunity.
St Vaz Pope Francis said, “shows us the importance of transcending religious divisions in the service of peace."
New report reveals worrying concerns for people of faith in 116 of the world’s 196 countries.
"May no one use religion as a pretext for actions against human dignity and against ... the right to life and the right to religious freedom!"
Faithful urged to walk to Mass on Sunday 31 August as a gesture of solidarity with persecuted Christians.
Concrete humanitarian steps needed in order to respond to the desperate situation of Iraqi Christians and all minorities Cardinal Brady warns.
New civil war would threaten the existence of the country’s “very fragile” minority groups.
Bishop Leahy warns against “emptying religious freedom of any meaningful content” in the name of “tolerance or equality”.
Any divergence between ideas to be taught and personal beliefs of a teacher could raise a problem of credibility when that teacher actively challenged those ideas - ECHR.
They pledge to continue on the path towards unity between Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
Bishops warn election outcome will shape EU legislature for next half-decade.
Warning that West's "indifference" to plight of Christians is compounding the crisis.
Higgins warns of a return to appalling racism in parts of Europe.
