Middle East - Africa News
Two Catholic patriarchs address the people of Jordan with distinct messages
On the eve of Jordan’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for Sept. 10, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa sent a written message addressed to... Read more
Nearly 2,000 Christian youth in Iraq gather for prayer, faith formation
Young people from Christian youth groups across Iraq gathered for the seventh annual Ankawa Youth Gathering held Aug. 22–24 in... Read more
After 1,700 years, an ancient tree marks the vanished hometown of St. Augustine
The famous saint is associated with the ancient city of Hippo, but before that, he lived in a now-vanished town... Read more
St. Monica: the persistent mother of St. Augustine who never gave up
On Aug. 27 the Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most... Read more
Marian procession in Tunisia brings Catholics and Muslims together
Every year in the heart of North Africa, the country of Tunisia offers a unique spectacle: an annual procession honoring... Read more
Cardinal Turkson explores evolution of power in Church, society in Kenya college lecture
Ghanaian-born Cardinal Peter Turkson gave a lecture to open the new school year at the Nairobi, Kenya-based Hekima University College. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new ordinary for Armenian Catholics in Eastern Europe
The Holy See Press Office announced the appointment of Archpriest Kevork Noradounguian as the new ordinary for Armenian Catholics in... Read more
From Islam to the Catholic Church: One Turkish woman shares her story of faith
Born in Turkey, Belkiz went from practicing Islam to becoming an atheist and then discovering Catholicism after a moment with... Read more
Synod organizer Cardinal Hollerich: Catholic Church in Africa ‘not afraid to speak’
The prelate told La Croix that the Church in Africa is one that is “alive and full of faith” and... Read more
Over 70 Christians killed, 20 medical students kidnapped in recent Nigeria violence
The attacks have renewed calls from religious freedom advocates that the U.S. Department of State designate Nigeria a “country of... Read more
Catholic bishops in Nigeria condemn liturgical abuses, call for immediate reforms
Bishops expressed concern about a rising trend of deviations from established liturgical norms, warning that such practices are a source... Read more
Pakistan: One year later, Jaranwala Christians await justice
One year after the Jaranwala riots, Christian communities in Pakistan still face injustice and persecution under the country’s controversial blasphemy... Read more
Catholics in war-torn Syria doing their best to ‘live in peace’
Archbishop Denys Chahda said that many basic services and guarantees still need to be improved so that Syrians can have... Read more
Catholic diocese in Nigeria condemns brutal assault on priest by military
The Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned an attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military... Read more
A special prayer for peace in the Holy Land on the feast of the Assumption of Mary
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, said that “these days seem to be important” in order to change the... Read more
Garbage landslide kills nearly two dozen people in Uganda
The 36-acre garbage dump known as Kiteezi is the only one serving the whole of the Ugandan capital, a city... Read more
South African bishop decries government inaction on alleged ISIS operations
Bishop Sithembele Sipuka said the group is destructive based on its activities in Mozambique and Nigeria. Read more
Lebanon is on the brink of war: Where do the country’s Christians stand?
Christians are collectively refusing to support a war that could further devastate an already struggling country. Read more
Catholic bishops, Church leaders in Africa laud ACI Africa ahead of its 5th anniversary
Church leaders and groups throughout Africa extended their congratulations to ACI Africa, a service of EWTN News based in Nairobi,... Read more
Iraqi priest recounts night of exodus, ISIS invasion a decade later
For Father Martin Banni, pastor of St. Korkis Chaldean Church in Karamlesh, Iraq, the memories of Aug. 6, 2014, remain... Read more
