Middle East - Africa News
Catholics in DR Congo continue to press for credible elections
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo prepares to hold a general election in December, after a two-year delay, Catholics... Read more
Nigerian priest dies shortly after being kidnapped
A Catholic priest in Nigeria died Sept. 19, just days after escaping from kidnappers, according to local media reports. The... Read more
No sign of Italian priest kidnapped in Niger
There has been no sign of an Italian missionary priest kidnapped in Niger Monday night, a member of his community... Read more
Nigerian bishops: Prayer, especially the rosary, will 'save our country'
In a strong critique of Nigeria’s governing administration, the country’s Catholic bishops have said that Nigeria must find a new... Read more
Algerian martyrs to be beatified in December
The Algerian bishops' conference has announced that the beatification of Bishop Pierre Claverie and his 18 companions, who were martyred... Read more
Nigerian bishops urge free and fair general election in 2019
In the face of Nigeria’s upcoming general election, the country’s bishops have encouraged politicians and residents to participate in a... Read more
What a vocation to be a Holy Land Franciscan looks like
A religious vocation to serve in the Holy Land is demanding, but there is nothing like walking where Christ walked... Read more
Congressman: Security, solidarity, and subsidiarity needed to rebuild Iraqi villages
Christian and Yazidi communities in northern Iraq need security as they rebuild, said Congressman Jeff Fortenberry after a trip to... Read more
Journalist-turned-missionary finds happiness in evangelization
Belén Manrique had a promising career in journalism, surrounded by good friends and family. But at age 30, she left... Read more
Bishop's murder draws attention to tensions in Coptic Orthodox Church
Last month's murder of Bishop Epiphanius, the abbot of St. Macarius Monastery in the Egyptian desert, has highlighted tension in... Read more
Catholic institutions in CAR shelter displaced Muslims from threat of attack
In the Central African Republic's Diocese of Bangassou, several Catholic institutions have taken in displaced Muslims who face violence at... Read more
Monks arrested over suspected murder of Coptic Orthodox bishop
Egyptian police have arrested two men, one a monk and one a former monk, over the death last month of... Read more
As Kabila steps down, Catholics in DR Congo continue push for democracy
President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced this week that he will step down after 17 years... Read more
Coptic Orthodox bishop found dead in suspected murder
A Coptic Orthodox bishop was was found dead as a result of a suspected murder in St. Macarius Monastery in... Read more
Controversial Israeli law excludes non-Jews, Latin Patriarchate says
A recently-adopted Israeli law that strongly affirmed the country’s link with the Jewish people and avoided mention of non-Jews wrongly... Read more
Bishop: Marriage is for life, so choose wisely
A thriving and holy marriage depends on choosing a suitable spouse, having realistic expectations for the difficulties of marriage, and... Read more
After peace agreement Eritrea's first step must be helping youth, priest says
After a peace accord signed this month ended 20 years of conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia, an Eritrean Catholic priest... Read more
South African bishops urge government to act after spate of taxi violence
The South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference decried Wednesday a recent series of taxi driver murders and encouraged the government to... Read more
East African bishops lay out goals for integral human development
Unity, peace building, and strong families were among the themes of a document released by the bishops of Eastern Africa... Read more
Africa’s Catholic leadership group turns 50—and calls for Christian renewal
The potential for Christian engagement and renewal will be a focus for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the leadership organization... Read more
