Sao Vicente, 27 January, 2024 / 9:28 pm (ACI Africa).
On the occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent marked January 22, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has expressed concern about the persecution and killing of Christians around the world especially in Africa.
In his homily during Holy Mass at St. Vincent Parish of Mindelo Diocese, Bishop dos Santos also denounced the silence of the media in developed countries as Christian persecution escalates
“Last year alone there were an estimated 5,600 martyrs, especially in Asia and Africa,” the Portuguese-born Catholic Bishop said.
He added, “In Nicaragua too, Christians are currently being persecuted and killed.”
According to the Bishop, Christians in these countries are “victims of Islamic fundamentalism, corruption and dictatorial political regimes.”
