December 30, 2011. (Romereports.com) The Vatican released a document which lists the number of people who were killed this year, while working as missionaries.

A total of 26 people were killed  in 2011, including 18 priests, four religious sisters and four lay people.


Fifteen of those victims were killed in Latin American countries, including Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay and Nicaragua.

Six others were killed in Africa. Four in Asia and one in Europe.

Not all missionaries though, were victims of religious violence. Some were killed during attempted robberies or kidnappings. Others died while helping others with every day problems,  disregarding their own safety in the process.

In 2010, the number of victims was 25.


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