“Beware of false NGOs” in donating to Pakistan

“(It) is of utmost importance that people be attentive to the institution they choose to send money to. In fact, there are false NGOs whose purpose is to speculate and appropriate funds, as well as associations linked to Islamic extremist groups.” (Bishop Joseph Coutts, Bishop of Faisalabad and President of Caritas Pakistan interview with Fides)

Quetta’s first bishop looks to the future

Bishop Victor Gnanapragasam was ordained on July 16 as the first bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Quetta in Balochistan province. (Ayyaz Gulzar, ucanews.com)

Persecution of Christians in Pakistan

Father Mario Angelo Rodrigues, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Pakistan, normally lives in Karachi (Pakistan) but was recently in Rome for the PMS General Assembly. During his stay, Fides was able to ask him a few questions on the situation of Catholic faithful in his country and how the missionary flame is kept alive amidst religious persecution. (Fides)