Yousaf Benjamin

"This village is not just a construction site; it is a sanctuary where families can finally sleep in peace. We are not merely building walls; we are restoring the shattered dignity of our brothers and sisters who were left behind by the tides of climate change," said Bishop Samson.

The Catholic Church in Pakistan has expressed concern over a verdict delivered by the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on March 25, 2026, which validated the marriage of a 14-year-old Christian girl to a 40-year-old man.

In a solemn Mass held at St. Mary’s Church in Jaffarabad, Balochistan province, Pakistan, on March 24, Bishop Sebastian Francis Shaw was formally installed as the Apostolic Vicar of Quetta.

Archbishop Joseph Arshad of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, Pakistan, emphasized that the “golden principles” of unity, faith, and discipline must remain the essential blueprint for addressing the country’s modern-day challenges.

Church leaders and human rights advocates have expressed concern over eviction notices issued to Christian families living in informal settlements in Pakistan’s capital, as residents face the risk of displacement.