Middle East - Africa News
Novena for peace in the Near East announced for Christians, innocents in region
The novena, which will take place July 16–24, will implore protection for Christians and all innocent civilians in the region,... Read more
Father of Israeli hostage who met with pope is on a mission to ‘bring them all home’
Danny Miran met Pope Francis at the Vatican in April. In mid-June he shared his testimony with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi... Read more
Israeli embassy criticizes Holy Land Catholic leaders for statement on ‘just war’
In a statement June 30, the Justice and Peace Commission of the Holy Land suggested Israel’s behavior in Gaza goes... Read more
Catholic bishops in Sudan: ‘Fabric of Sudanese society has been torn apart’
Members of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference released a statement following their June 27–29 meeting expressing alarm about the country’s... Read more
Churches in Holy Land denounce ‘coordinated attack’ against Christians by Israeli authorities
The church leaders accuse local authorities of launching a “coordinated attack” against the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Read more
Christians in Egypt embark on construction of churches as persecution ebbs
Church projects that had been halted in Egypt when the North African nation was dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood are... Read more
Testimony of conversion is force behind Nigerian priest’s book promoting rosary devotion
After witnessing a man’s conversion after rosary prayers, Father Justine John Dyikuk of Nigeria started promoting rosary devotion and wrote... Read more
Jerusalem’s Magnificat Institute: ‘Every day we witness a small but significant miracle’
The Magnificat Institute brings Jews, Christians, and Muslims together to make music — not an easy feat as the longest... Read more
Pope Francis erects new metropolitan see in Zambia, appoints pioneer archbishop
The pope has erected the Archdiocese of Ndola in Zambia and appointed Bishop Benjamin Phiri as its first archbishop. Read more
Three young adult pilgrims walk from Paris to Jerusalem ‘to deepen our faith’
“Every day of this pilgrimage was a miracle,” said Louis Antona, 24, of the journey he made with two young... Read more
Catholic fathers talk fatherhood, family values, and threats to the African family
Four fathers from three African countries share their experiences of fatherhood and what they’ve learned about being good dads. Read more
Civil war in Sudan: What’s happening and why?
Amid the chaos and a complex set of competing political interests, children and the poor have been hit hardest. Read more
10 years after Mosul’s destruction, will Christians come back?
Mosul’s exiled Christians grapple today with rebuilding their lives while demanding accountability and a future built on equity and justice. Read more
Malawi’s vice president, a ‘devout Catholic,’ among 10 confirmed dead in plane crash
The secretary general of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, Father Valeriano Mtseka, described the late vice president as a “devout... Read more
Interreligous group releases report highlighting harassment of Christians in Holy Land
According to the report, there were 90 known attacks in 2023, a notable increase in cases of spitting, physical, and... Read more
Nigeria archdiocese appeals for prayers for priest abducted from parish rectory
The Archdiocese of Kaduna is appealing for the “urgent and safe release” of Father Gabriel Ukeh, who was abducted from... Read more
Catholic Church in Turkey consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Monsignor Marek Solczyński, apostolic nuncio to Turkey, presided over the ceremony and was surrounded by bishops from the country’s Catholic... Read more
Uganda Martyrs Day: President urges Christians to lead by example in fostering peace
The president of Uganda urged believers gathered at the Namugongo Shrine for this year’s Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage to be at... Read more
Where are all the pilgrims? The current state of religious tourism in the Holy Land
During the month of May in Jerusalem, the major holidays of the three major religions passed with an almost total... Read more
Jerusalem’s Marian procession: A call for peace in war-torn Gaza
Palestinian Christians carried a statue of Mary through the streets of Jerusalem to ask Our Lady of Palestine to intercede... Read more
