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ACN Break the Silence

ACN Break the Silence

Religion & Spirituality:Christianity

#16 - Fr Bonnie Mendes: Christian persecution in Pakistan

#16 - Fr Bonnie Mendes: Christian persecution in Pakistan

2025-01-23
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Fr Bonnie Mendes has been a priest in Faisalabad Diocese for over 60 years, witnessing the impact of anti-Christian persecution first-hand. He has many stories to share about both suffering and hope. He also highlights the importance of ACN’s work in Pakistan in this interview recorded before #RedWednesday in November 2024. 

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