Religion in public has never faced greater risk, says Vatican official

Freedom of religion or belief is the decisive test for respect of all other fundamental freedoms, yet while violent harassment of Christians hits areas in the Middle East and Africa, Western nations face a different type of oppression, says a top Vatican official.

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