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  May 30, 2013

  Pope Francis Encourages Oppressed and Persecuted Christians in Middle East

  Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches in the Roman Curia, said he carries greetings of Pope Francis not only for Christians, but for all inhabitants of the region. He highlighted particularly those who still languish under injustice, suffering and bloodshed.

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  May 30, 2013

  Austrian President Proud of the Coptic Church, Calls for Spreading of Religious Tolerance

  Austrian President Hans Fischer stressed that the Coptic Church works to spread peace throughout the world and consolidate love and tolerance between Muslims and Christians in Egypt.

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  May 30, 2013

  Sectarian and Religious Conflicts Threaten Everyone, Says Syriac Archbishop

  Archbishop Yacobos Issa of the Syriac Orthodox Church in Austria and Switzerland explained that the relationship between the Coptic and Syriac churches is a fraternal relationship based on love and unity of faith.

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  May 29, 2013

  Syrian Syriac National Council Urges Support of Christians in the Country

  Bassam Isaac, the Head of the Syrian Syriac National Council, called on different organizations in Syria to pay attention to the immigration of Christians, and stressed the importance of them remaining in the country.

• May 29, 2013

  100,000 Christians Are Killed Around the Globe Each Year, Says Holy See Official

  Monsieur Silvano Maria Tomassi, Permanent Observer of the Holy See in the United Nations, said that approximately 100,000 Christians are killed annually due to their religious faith.

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  May 29, 2013

  Muslim Brotherhood Criticized by Famous Egyptian Writer

  Fatima Naoot, an Egyptian writer and poet, criticized the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafi Sheikh Abu Islam because she allegedly converted to Christianity while also leading a campaign accusing her of infidelity after her defense of Copts in the country.

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  May 28, 2013

  Former Egyptian Presidential Candidate: Muslim Brotherhood Seeks to Dismantle the Church

  Hamdeen Sabbahi, former Egyptian presidential candidate, stated that the current Egyptian regime seeks to dismantle national unity and the Church.

• May 28, 2013

  Austria's Archbishop: We Pray for Middle East Christians in Their Plight

  Archbishop of Austria Cardinal Christoph Schonborn stated that the Catholic Church is concerned for Christians living in the Middle East after the recent wave of attacks throughout the region.

• May 27, 2013

  Iran's Largest Pentecostal Church Closed, Pastor Detained

  The Central Assembles of God Church (AOG), Iran's largest Persian-speaking Pentecostal church, was closed during a worship service on Monday, according to BosNewsLife. Its pastor, Robert Asserian, was detained on May 21 and moved to an unknown location.

• May 27, 2013

  We Feel the Suffering of Christians in Egypt, Says Austrian Minister

  Sebastian Kurz, Austrian State Secretary for Integration, said Austrians feel the suffering of Christians in Egypt, especially after the rise of the militant religious currents to power.