Middle East - Africa News
The Syria visited by Pope John Paul II, and Syria today
When Pope Saint John Paul II visited Syria in 2001, he called on Christians to remember Syria’s “magnificent contribution” to... Read more
South African bishops offer condolences for anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela
The bishops of South Africa offered their sympathy Tuesday for the death of the controversial anti-apartheid activist and politician Winnie... Read more
For Christians in Syria, Holy Week is a time for renewing faith
Christians in Syria have suffered greatly in recent years. Between the Syrian civil war and ISIS occupation, many have lost... Read more
In South Sudan, 'the body of Christ is bleeding,' bishop says
On Friday an ecumenical delegation from South Sudan met privately with Pope Francis and again invited him to visit the... Read more
The past seven years: A reflection on the Syrian Civil War
Seven years ago, on March 15, 2011, the Syrian Civil War began. Since then, the conflict in Syria has forced... Read more
Christian leaders in US oppose plan to tax church-owned property in Jerusalem
Prominent Christian leaders in America co-signed a letter Tuesday to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mayor of Jerusalem Nir... Read more
Nigerian nuns take action against violent conflict within country
With widespread violence plaguing Nigeria, Catholic religious sisters in the country have united in the name of peace to counter... Read more
'Do you stand by what you believe?'- Mosebach on ISIS killings
Martin Mosebach is the author of “The 21: A Journey into the Land of the Coptic Martyrs.” Read more
Nigerian bishops map out ways to promote 'culture of life'
Amid ongoing violence and attacks against human dignity in Nigeria, the Catholic bishops of the country released a pastoral communique... Read more
Nigerian Christian community mourns Boko Haram kidnapping
With 110 girls still missing after terrorist group Boko Haram attacked a technical college in Nigeria last week, a priest... Read more
Church of the Holy Sepulchre to re-open after taxing dispute
Christian leaders are re-opening the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the city backtracked on proposals seen as... Read more
Four dead after Catholic Lay Committee protests in Congo
Four Congolese protesters were shot dead Feb. 25, during demonstrations organized by Catholics protesting President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to step... Read more
Holy Sepulchre shut down to protest 'alarming' Israeli policies
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has been closed indefinitely to protest two proposals that Christian leaders see... Read more
This couple gave up everything to help Sudanese refugees in Uganda
Selling everything and moving to Uganda to work with refugees is not likely on many people's to-do list. In fact,... Read more
In Aleppo, a heroine of endurance
Annie Artin, 15, is a lonely girl who lives with her mother, Silva Owadis, 37, her grandmother, and aunt in... Read more
South Africa's new president praised for commitment to fight corruption
The first State of the Nation address by South Africa's new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been welcomed by one of... Read more
Bishops in Nigeria release books on marriage, family life
The bishops of Nigeria's Ibadan ecclesial province recently launched two books addressing marriage and family life within the country, drawing... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of disputed Nigerian bishop
Pope Francis accepted the resignation Monday of a Nigerian bishop who had been rejected by many of the priests of... Read more
Archbishop of Erbil: Christians in Iraq are ‘scourged, wounded, but still there’
The Chaldean Archbishop spoke of the state of Christianity in Iraq today and what both Muslim and Western leaders can... Read more
Women religious in Nigeria hold National Day of Prayer and Fasting
Women religious in Nigeria held a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for the respect of human life on Ash... Read more
