Middle East - Africa News
Iraqi archbishop longs for better times for his Church and his people
Archbishop Petros Mouche heads the Syriac-Catholic Archdiocese of Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, which was captured by ISIS in the summer... Read more
Five years after priest's murder in Syria, Jesuits hope to introduce his cause
During a visit to Homs last week, the superior general of the Society of Jesus said that he would be... Read more
Netanyahu West Bank pledge could rule out ‘two-state solution’ in Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that he will declare Israeli sovereignty over existing settlements in the West Bank... Read more
Cattle paid to South Sudan families after girls died in Catholic school fire
After a fire killed three young girls at a Catholic girls boarding school in South Sudan last month, the local... Read more
Plotters in church-bombing scheme sentenced in Egypt
A court in Cairo sentenced Saturday 30 men to between 10 years and life imprisonment. They were charged with planning... Read more
Pope Francis in Morocco: 'Let the culture of mercy grow'
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat Sunday, calling upon the Moroccan people to “let... Read more
Pope Francis to migrants: The Church suffers with you
Immigrants are an important part of the Church and she is aware of the ways they have and are suffering,... Read more
Religious freedom is about human dignity, pope says in Morocco
During his first meeting in Rabat Saturday, Pope Francis underlined the importance of religious liberty and its connection to the... Read more
Franciscan friar from Kenya wins $1m Global Teacher Prize
Brother Peter Tabichi, OFM, who teaches science in Kenya, was recognized with the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Read more
African bishops offer prayers, call for aid after Cyclone Idai wreaks havoc
Bishops in Malawi, Mozambique, and elsewhere in Africa are calling for prayers and humanitarian aid following deadly floods and tropical... Read more
Nigerian bishops: Government should seek the common good
After a recent gathering, the Catholic bishops of Nigeria called on local residents and officials to promote the common good... Read more
For families of 21 Copts killed by ISIS, martyrdom is ‘Fifth Gospel’
The author of a newly translated book has spoken of the “extraordinary” willingness of the Coptic Martyrs to “bear witness... Read more
UNICEF: CAR is most dangerous country for children
Despite last month’s peace agreement between the Central African Republic government and rebel factions, the country’s citizens, especially children, continue... Read more
Catholic missionaries, aid workers among victims of Ethiopian plane crash
Pope Francis is offering prayers for the 157 people killed in an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash Sunday, which include a... Read more
Bishop objects to death sentence for Filipino woman in Saudi Arabia
A bishop in the Philippines is speaking out against the death penalty of a Filipino woman who has been condemned... Read more
South Sudan's bishops fear peace treaty will fail
A peace agreement between the South Sudanese government and opposition leaders is bound to fail, because root problems have not... Read more
With Buhari poised to win re-election, Nigerian bishops continue call for credibility
Nigeria is in the midst of counting votes cast in a contentious general election, and Catholic bishops are urging the... Read more
Victims of Liberia gold mine collapse receive prayers from pope
Pope Francis offered his condolences Thursday to those affected by a mudslide at a gold mine in Liberia earlier this... Read more
Nigerian Catholics brave persecution to remain steadfast in faith
Despite the constant threat of violence from Boko Haram terrorists, Catholics in Nigeria remain faithful to the Gospel, trusting God... Read more
With Nigerian elections postponed, Catholic leaders stress peace
Catholic leaders have voiced disappointment at a last-minute delay in Nigerian elections, but called for Christians to remain peaceful and... Read more
