Middle East - Africa News
Moroccan king pardons woman who procured abortion, those who participated
Morocco's king pardoned Wednesday a journalist, her fiance, and the medical team who last month were found guilty of procuring... Read more
As Angola drought continues, Catholic Church calls for emergency declaration
As a severe drought continues to devastate regions of Angola, the Catholic Church in the country is asking the government... Read more
Marathon man: The Catholic faith, and family, of Eliud Kipchoge
On Saturday, Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge broke a finishing tape, and a barrier long-thought to be completely unbreakable. Kipchoge became... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ‘beloved and tormented’ Syria
As Turkish-led forces began the fifth day of their move against Kurdish militias in northeastern Syria Sunday, Pope Francis appealed... Read more
Syrian Christians face new threat from Turkey, human rights group warns
Endangered Christian populations in the Middle East face renewed risks as the United States removes troops from Syria, a leading... Read more
How a Palestinian village sheds light on the drama of Christians in the Holy Land
Jifna is a Palestinian village in the West Bank, just 5 miles north of Ramallah –the de facto capital of... Read more
Moroccan woman sentenced for procuring abortion
A Moroccan journalist, her fiance, and a doctor were sentenced to prison Monday for procuring and performing an abortion. The... Read more
Pakistani archbishop warns of surge in Christian girls kidnapped, forced into marriages
A Catholic bishop in Pakistan has warned of an increase in young Christian and Hindu girls being kidnapped, then forced... Read more
Catholic Center in Jerusalem takes care of the 'forgotten kids' of Israel's immigrant workers
There are no tourists in Jerusalem’s Talbieh neighborhood. And even locals don’t always notice the Capuchin Franciscans coming and going... Read more
Burundi official calls for laicization of bishops over election message
Government officials in Burundi have accused the country’s bishops of spreading hatred and division following a message from the bishops... Read more
Pro-lifers condemn testing of 'chemical coat hanger' on African women
Pro-life advocates have condemend clinical testing of second trimester chemical abortions on women in West Africa. Read more
Italian priest kidnapped in Niger now missing for one year
One year ago, Fr. Luigi Macalli was abducted in the middle of the night, from his parish Church in Niger.... Read more
Eritrean bishops say seizure of Catholic schools is 'hatred against the faith'
Seven religious schools in Eritrea, four of them sponsored by the Catholic Church, have been seized by the country’s government... Read more
Bishops across Africa condemn 'xenophobic' attacks in South Africa
A wave of deadly attacks targeting African foreign nationals in South Africa has caught the attention of national and regional... Read more
Violence, displacement on the rise in Sahel region of Africa
Catholic Relief Services is warning of increasing violence and displacement in the Sahel— the vast area of western and north-central... Read more
Moroccan woman jailed on suspicion of procuring abortion
A Moroccan journalist has been jailed for allegedly procuring an abortion and for fornication. The country's penal code bars abortion... Read more
Syrian churches targeted by Assad forces, new report claims
A new report alleges that forces loyal to the regime of Syrian President Bashar al Assad are responsible for the majority... Read more
Pope Francis in Mauritius: Do not pit economy against environment, poor
Do not let economic development in Mauritius be at the expense of the country’s young, poor, and environment, Pope Francis... Read more
Bring 'new life' to the Church in Mauritius, Pope Francis tells Catholics
At Mass on the island nation of Mauritius Monday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to avoid worldly securities, to increase their... Read more
Pope to Madagascar religious: To avoid discouragement, focus on praising God
In an address to priests, religious, and seminarians of Madagascar, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of maintaining a focus on... Read more
