Middle East - Africa News
PHOTOS: Cardinal Pizzaballa shares Christmas message after Gaza visit
The press conference was not only a chance for the Latin patriarch to share an annual Christmas message but also... Read more
‘So powerful’: Jonathan Roumie on sponsoring African children through Catholic charity
In 2023, Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie partnered with Unbound, a Catholic child-sponsorship charity, to support the organization’s 1 millionth child. Read more
PHOTOS: Gaza Catholic parish prepares for second Christmas under war
As Christmas approaches, the Latin Church of the Holy Family in Gaza is alive with activity as the people at... Read more
War, economic struggles threaten Bethlehem’s century-old crafts tradition
The tradition of being an artisan in Bethlehem is being threatened by the flight of young people from the area... Read more
Major religious freedom win for Nigeria: Christian mother acquitted of blasphemy charges
Rhoda Jatau was arrested by Nigerian authorities on May 20, 2022, after forwarding a video of a Muslim denouncing the... Read more
Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch
The discovery could muddy the conventional wisdom about the true resting place of the saint’s relics, which is currently believed... Read more
Pope Francis reveals he survived two threats to his life in Iraq
Pope Francis has revealed in a new book, “Spera,” that he narrowly escaped two attempts on his life during his... Read more
One week after regime change, Syrian church bells ring out in hope
This past Sunday, churches in Syria witnessed a remarkable surge in attendees across cities and towns as people gathered to... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Jordan and the titular see of Siminia
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, expressed his gratitude to Pope Francis for Father Iyad Twal’s appointments. Read more
Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message
Invoking the spirit of Christmas, leaders of Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Syriac, Armenian, and other churches gave thanks to God for... Read more
Bethlehem’s ‘Milk Grotto’: A pilgrimage site of hope for families seeking miracles
The Milk Grotto has long been a favored pilgrimage site for women and families seeking the blessing of a child... Read more
African bishop exhorts Catholic journalists to uphold standards
The 70th anniversary of Angola’s Catholic Radio was the occasion of a bracing plea for Catholic journalistic integrity by Bishop... Read more
Church leaders express ‘hope’ that Syrian regime will respect Christian communities
Rebel forces met with bishops in Aleppo “immediately” after capturing the city, “assuring them that they would respect the various... Read more
Lebanese Christians celebrate Assad’s fall, see it as justice for years of oppression
In the wake of the Assad regime’s fall in Syria, the streets of Lebanon were alive with celebration as church... Read more
A new dawn for Syria? Bishop Jallouf highlights Christians as pillars of reconstruction
Bishop Hanna Jallouf, the apostolic vicar of Aleppo and head of the Latin Church in Syria, shared his reflections on... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day
In a press conference on Dec. 6, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem said Pope Francis is known by the children... Read more
Catholic bishop in Sudan seriously injured in assault by Rapid Forces
Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali fell into the hands of the paramilitary force while he was traveling to the... Read more
Iraqi Christian youth voice their views on the Church and their future
A survey conducted between 2022 and 2024 by ACI MENA revealed young Iraqi Christians’ views of the Church and of... Read more
Franciscan monastery in Aleppo attacked; friars call for peace
A statement released by the Franciscan order said a missile strike from a warplane hit the monastery, destroying one of... Read more
As Aleppo’s Christians face new ordeal, Church leaders call for courage and faith
Christians face new challenges as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, a militant faction affiliated with extremist groups, launched its largest operation in... Read more
