By Mark Haas, Catholic Exchange - Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, a silent storm is brewing—one of both unspeakable suffering and astonishing faith. In recent years, reports have surfaced of devastating persecution against Christians in several African nations. Churches have been burned to the ground, families torn apart, and thousands have lost their lives simply for professing the name of Christ. Recently, the Trump Administration has publicly warned of a modern genocide taking place across Africa—a chilling reminder that Christian persecution is not a relic of ancient history, but a brutal reality today.