Christianity in Punjab, Pakistan

Christianity in Punjab, Pakistan

Most Christians of Pakistan live in Punjab province. The vast majority of the population of the province is Muslim. The churches in Lahore include Cathedral Church of Resurrection, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Lahore, St. Andrew's Church, Lahore, St. Anthony's Church, Lahore and St. Joseph’s Church, Lahore. Punjab is a province with persecution of Christians. [1] Asia Bibi has been convicted of blasphemy, with the government of Punjab being in favour of her execution. [2]

Christian denominations in the province

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