Mandalay, Myanmar – Two women who bore witness to the tragic murder of Father Donald Martin Ye Naing Win in Myanmar last week have shared harrowing details of the priest’s final moments. The incident occurred in the village of Kangyi Taw, where the courageous priest stood up to armed men despite the danger he faced. … Read more
Residents in Chiapas, Mexico are mourning the loss of Catholic priest Marcelo Perez, who was known for his tireless advocacy for Indigenous and labor rights. Perez was tragically shot and killed by two assailants while returning home from church services. He was a symbol of resistance, having spent decades defending the dignity and rights of … Read more
Amethi, India – A horrifying incident unfolded in Amethi, India, when armed men opened fire at a priest and his family while they were in their home. The priest and his relatives were met with a terrifying attack that shook the community. Details surrounding the motive behind the attack remain unclear, leaving residents stunned and … Read more
A priest in the city of Rome, Italy, was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing a taxman to death. The incident has shocked the community and raised questions about the motives behind such a violent act. The priest, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly attacked the taxman during a heated argument over financial matters. … Read more
St. Paul, Minnesota – A man from St. Paul was charged with the killing of a 76-year-old priest on Interstate 94. The accused claimed that he was compelled to commit the crime by voices in his head. This shocking incident has left the community in disbelief and mourning the loss of the beloved priest. The … Read more
In Moscow, Russia, a spate of attacks targeted a synagogue, an Orthodox church, and a police post in the volatile region of Dagestan in North Caucasus. The violence resulted in the tragic deaths of an Orthodox priest and at least 15 police officers, according to regional governor Sergei Melikov. Described as terrorist acts by Melikov, … Read more
PALM BAY, Fla. — Authorities in Palm Bay are investigating the tragic murders of a grandfather, a Catholic priest, and the priest’s sister. The suspect, 24-year-old Brandon Kapas, was killed during a confrontation with law enforcement over the weekend. Neighbors were shocked by the violence that unfolded, as investigators combed through the neighborhood to collect … Read more
Palm Bay, Florida – A retired Catholic priest and his sister were among the four people killed in a series of shootings in Palm Bay, Florida on Sunday. Father Robert Hoeffner, who had celebrated 50 years in the priesthood, and his sister, Sally, were allegedly killed by a 24-year-old man named Brandon Kapas. The shooter … Read more
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – A local priest has accused the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) of lacking the desire to close cold case files after the “barbaric” shooting of a 26-year-old in west Belfast. The victim, Kevin Conway, was fatally shot in the Rossnareen area, making him the latest victim of gangland-style killings in … Read more
Mumbai, India – The Bombay High Court has dismissed the plea of a woman seeking a reinvestigation into her husband’s murder. The woman’s husband, a temple priest, was found murdered in 2017. The court ruled that there was no substantial evidence to support the plea for a fresh investigation. The woman had requested for the … Read more