China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution
PHILLIP PULLELLA VIOLATIONS of religious freedom are increasing and persecution takes place in more than 25 countries, with China and
Read morePHILLIP PULLELLA VIOLATIONS of religious freedom are increasing and persecution takes place in more than 25 countries, with China and
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Read morePHILLIP PULLELLA POPE Francis has ordered cardinals to take a 10% pay cut and reduced the salaries of most other
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