Middle East - Africa News
Pope Francis pens Christmas letter to 'beloved people of Lebanon'
Pope Francis has written a Christmas letter to the people of Lebanon encouraging them to trust in God during times... Read more
Nigerian Christians facing 'calculated genocide,' Catholic bishop tells Congress
The world must not ignore the “genocide” of Christians in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Gboko told members of Congress... Read more
Catholic archbishop: papal visit could ‘change trajectory’ of Christian presence in Iraq
Iraqi Archbishop Bashar Warda has said that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the country could be a turning point for... Read more
Ghana’s bishops appeal for peace after contentious election
The Catholic bishops of Ghana have called for peace amid unrest following national elections earlier this month, which saw the... Read more
As abducted Catholic priest is freed, congregation prays for kidnappers’ conversion
After abducted Nigerian priest Fr. Valentine Ezeugu was released Wednesday, his religious congregation said it was praying for the conversion... Read more
Catholic priest kidnapped in Nigeria while traveling to his father’s funeral
A priest of the Congregation of Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy was kidnapped in Nigeria Tuesday while traveling to... Read more
Bishops of Angola dedicate country to St. Joseph, pray for peace
During a time of civil unrest, and taking a cue from Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Angola have dedicated... Read more
Remember Syrians this Christmas
Do not forget the suffering Christians in Syria, a member of a pontifical aid foundation implored officials from the U.S.,... Read more
Watch groups: Christians in Turkey face suppression, exploitation
Christians in Turkey are being systematically suppressed or exploited for political gains, warns a new report from two human rights... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa makes solemn entry into the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a solemn entry into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Friday as the new Latin Patriarch... Read more
Gethsemane church targeted in arson attack
The Catholic leaders of the Holy Land are demanding an investigation into an attempted arson attack at a basilica located... Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria released after being held captive for 10 days
A priest who was kidnapped in Nigeria has been released after being held captive for 10 days. Read more
Catholic archbishop: Pray for priest kidnapped in Nigeria
A Nigerian archbishop has asked for prayers for the safe release of a priest kidnapped in Abuja earlier this week. Read more
Vatican diplomat: ‘Pursuit of Truth’ necessary for inter-religious dialogue
At an event in Saudi Arabia this week, a Vatican diplomat emphasized the importance of religious freedom and said that “authentic... Read more
Iraqi Christians ‘living with hope’ as stability slowly returns to Nineveh Plains
Iraqi Christians are trying to face challenges with strength and hope as they continue to rebuild their lives after the... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa entrusts new mission to prayer of contemplative orders
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa has entrusted his new mission as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to the prayer of contemplative religious orders... Read more
Reconstruction of blast-damaged Beirut church brings hope
The reconstruction of a church in Beirut severely damaged by the massive explosion that rocked the city this summer is... Read more
Situation 'desperate' in Mozambique following rise in extremist attacks
The United Nations human rights commissioner has called for international attention and aid in Mozambique in response to an escalating... Read more
Video shows 90-year-old cardinal telling kidnappers: ‘I will preach what is the truth’
When 90-year-old Cardinal Christian Tumi was interrogated in captivity by armed separatists in Cameroon last week, he calmly told his... Read more
Ethiopia's bishops call for peace, as deadly regional conflict worsens
A conflict between the Ethiopian government and the government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region must halt immediately, or it will destroy... Read more
