Kresta in the Afternoon – August 25, 2023 – Hour 1
Ed Clancy updates us on escalating persecution of Christians in Pakistan and Al takes a deep dive into this Sunday’s Gospel and Jesus’ declaration that Peter is The Rock.
Kresta Comments: Our Church is built on the Rock
“And so I say to you, you are Peter and upon this Rock I will build my Church.” This passage from the Gospel of Matthew, which we will hear this weekend, is foundational to our understanding of the Papacy. Al picks up on yesterday’s conversation with Peggy Stanton to take a deeper dive into its meaning.
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Persecution Intensifies in Pakistan
Islamic persecution of Christians has intensified in Pakistan in recent weeks following an accusation that a local man blasphemed and desecrated the Quran. More than 30 churches and 800 homes have been destroyed – but on Sunday more than 700 people gathered to celebrate Mass in the remains of their Church. Edward Clancy joins us.
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Hundreds of Pakistan Catholics celebrate Mass outside burned church days after mob attacks
Pakistani Mobs Attack Christian Communities and Burn Churches Over Blasphemy Accusations
Pakistan’s Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Blasphemy Penalties to Life in Prison
Pakistan: Mass exodus of Christians as mobs attack
Pakistan: 1,000 frightened and homeless Christians forced to sleep in the open
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