Rome’s Colosseum Turned Red to Protest Pakistan Blasphemy Law

Rome’s Colosseum Turned Red to Protest Pakistan Blasphemy Law
The Colosseum is lit up in red to draw attention to the persecution of Christians around the world in Rome, Italy, Feb. 24, 2018. Reuters/Remo Casilli
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ROME—Rome’s ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.

Hundreds gathered on a rainy night outside the Roman amphitheatre that is a symbol of the martyrdom of early Christians to hear the husband and daughter of Asia Bibi.