In America: 12 missionaries were killed: 6 priests, 1 permanent deacon, 1 religious, 4 lay people.
In Asia: 1 lay woman was killed; in Europe: 1 religious.
During the year 2019, 29 missionaries were killed across the world, mostly priests.
In 2019, Africa is at the top of this tragic ranking, with 15 missionaries killed: 12 priests, 1 male religious, 1 female religious and 1 lay woman.